腰部
Meanings
1
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
waist; hips; pelvic region; loins
Refers to the lower back and hip area, often in anatomical, medical, or descriptive contexts. Can be used as a noun or with の to modify another noun.
I feel pain in my lower back/hip area.
I do exercises to strengthen the muscles of the lower back and hips.
Usage patterns
- 腰部に負担がかかるstrain is placed on the lower back
Long hours of sitting work put strain on the lower back.
- 腰部の痛みpain in the lower back/hip region
She went to the hospital because of lower back pain.
- 腰部を支えるto support the lower back
This belt is designed to support the lower back.
- 腰部を痛めるto injure/strain the lower back
He hurt his lower back lifting a heavy load.