腰の低い · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 腰の低い | 腰の低くない |
| Polite | 腰の低いです | 腰の低くないですalso 腰の低くありません |
| Past polite | 腰の低かったです | 腰の低くなかったですalso 腰の低くありませんでした |
| Past | 腰の低かった | 腰の低くなかった |
| Te-form | 腰の低くて | 腰の低くなくて |
| Adverbial | 腰の低く | |
| Conditional | 腰の低ければ | 腰の低くなければ |
| Tara conditional | 腰の低かったら | 腰の低くなかったら |
Describes a person who is unassuming and polite, often in a way that shows respect to others regardless of their own status. Literally 'low-waisted', evoking the image of bowing deeply.
See also: 腰が低い
Even though he's the company president, he's a very humble person.
Serve customers with a modest attitude.
Standard kanji spelling for this set phrase.
Kana spelling of the adjective part; less common but still used.
A set phrase combining 腰 (waist) and 低い (low), literally 'low-waisted'. The image is of someone bowing deeply, thus showing humility and respect.