腰こしを据すえる

expression, ichidan verb

settle down (in a place); settle in

Focuses on physically staying in one location for a while, often with the nuance of making oneself comfortable or establishing a base.

• 彼かれは田舎いなかに腰こしを据すえて、農のう業ぎょうを始はじめた。

  He settled down in the countryside and started farming.

• しばらくここに腰こしを据すえて仕し事ごとをしよう。

  Let's settle in here and work for a while.

expression, ichidan verb

settle down (to a task); concentrate one's energy

Used when someone commits to a task or project with full attention, often after a period of distraction or hesitation.

• 試し験けん勉べん強きょうに腰こしを据すえて取とり組くむ。

  I settle down and concentrate on studying for the exam.

• 腰こしを据すえて話はなし合あおう。

  Let's sit down and talk this through seriously.

expression, ichidan verb

take a solid stance; lower one's center of gravity

Physical meaning: to brace oneself, often in sports or martial arts, by lowering the hips and stabilizing the posture.

• 柔じゅう道どうでは、まず腰こしを据すえて構かまえることが大たい切せつだ。

  In judo, it's important to first lower your center of gravity and take a stance.