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Waist

weɪst
Very common
~ 1100
~ 1100, Very common
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ウエスト (uesuto), 腰 (こし, koshi), ウェストライン (uesuto rain)

Waist meanings in Japanese

ウエスト (uesuto)

Example:
She wears a belt around her waist.
彼女はウエストにベルトをしています。
He has a slim waist.
彼はスリムなウエストをしています。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used in everyday conversation and fashion contexts.
Note: ウエスト is primarily used to refer to the narrow part of the body between the ribs and hips.

腰 (こし, koshi)

Example:
She has back pain in her waist area.
彼女は腰のあたりに痛みがあります。
He bent down at the waist to pick up the box.
彼は箱を拾うために腰をかがめました。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Commonly used in medical or physical contexts.
Note: 腰 can refer to the lower back area and is often used in contexts related to physical health or injuries.

ウェストライン (uesuto rain)

Example:
The dress accentuates her waistline.
そのドレスは彼女のウェストラインを際立たせます。
He is trying to reduce his waistline.
彼はウェストラインを減らそうとしています。
Usage: informalContext: Used in fashion and fitness contexts.
Note: ウェストライン is often used when discussing body measurements or fashion, focusing on the shape.

Waist's synonyms

midsection

The midsection refers to the area of the body between the chest and the hips.
Example: She wrapped a measuring tape around her midsection to check her waist size.
Note: Midsection is a broader term encompassing the waist area along with the abdomen and lower back.

torso

The torso is the main part of the body, excluding the head, arms, and legs.
Example: The dress was fitted at the waist and flared out at the torso.
Note: Torso is a more general term referring to the entire trunk of the body, including the chest, abdomen, and back.

midriff

The midriff is the area of the body between the chest and the waist.
Example: She wore a crop top that revealed her toned midriff.
Note: Midriff specifically refers to the front area of the body between the ribs and the waist.

belly

The belly is the front part of the body below the chest, often synonymous with the stomach.
Example: He patted his belly after a satisfying meal.
Note: Belly is a more colloquial term and can have a slightly broader meaning than waist.

Waist expressions, common phrases

Watch your waistline

This means to be mindful of the amount of food you are eating to maintain a healthy waist measurement.
Example: I need to watch my waistline and cut back on sweets.
Note: The phrase focuses on monitoring your eating habits rather than just the physical measurement of the waist.

Waist of time

This phrase means something is a waste or misuse of time.
Example: Attending that meeting was a waist of time; nothing useful was discussed.
Note: The phrase uses 'waist' as a play on 'waste,' emphasizing the idea of wasting time.

Waist-high

Describes something that reaches up to the level of one's waist.
Example: The water in the pool was only waist-high, perfect for beginners.
Note: This phrase simply describes the height or level of something in relation to the waist.

Waist size

Refers to the measurement around a person's waist, often used in clothing sizes.
Example: I need to buy a new pair of pants; my waist size has changed.
Note: This phrase is a direct reference to the physical measurement of the waist.

Narrow waist

Describes a slender or slim waistline.
Example: The dress had a beautiful design that accentuated her narrow waist.
Note: Focuses on the physical appearance of the waist, particularly when it is slim or slender.

Wrap around the waist

To encircle or wind something around the waist.
Example: The scarf was long enough to wrap around her waist twice.
Note: Describes the action of encircling something around the waist.

Belts the waist

To fasten or secure something around the waist with a belt.
Example: She always belts her waist with a stylish accessory.
Note: Refers to the action of using a belt to secure or accessorize the waist.

Waist everyday (slang) expressions

Waisted

This term is used to describe clothing that is cinched or fitted at the waist, emphasizing the waistline.
Example: She wore a waisted dress to the party.
Note: Refers specifically to clothing or garments tailored at the waist.

Waistband

Refers to the part of the clothing that encircles the waist area and holds the garment in place.
Example: His pants kept falling down because the waistband was too loose.
Note: Focuses on the part of clothing that sits at the waist.

Waistcoat

A waistcoat is a sleeveless garment that covers the upper body and typically buttons up at the front.
Example: He looked dapper in a waistcoat and bow tie.
Note: A specific type of garment that is worn over a shirt and under a jacket.

Waistline

Refers to the natural line or curve around the waist area of a person's body.
Example: She wanted to tone her waistline through exercise.
Note: Focuses on the actual physical measurement or appearance of the waist area.

Waistband warrior

A humorous term used to mock someone for not taking action or being lazy in terms of physical activity or fitness.
Example: Don't be a waistband warrior, get up and exercise!
Note: Playful slang that associates inactivity with the waistband of clothing.

High-waisted

Refers to clothing where the waistline is higher than the natural waist, typically around the belly button.
Example: The high-waisted jeans are back in style this season.
Note: Describes the positioning of the waistline on a garment higher than usual.

Waist-snatcher

A term used to describe an accessory, usually a belt, that creates an attractive waistline by defining and emphasizing the waist area.
Example: That belt is a waist-snatcher, it accentuates your figure perfectly!
Note: Emphasizes an accessory that specifically enhances the appearance of the waist.

Waist - Examples

My waist size is 28 inches.
She wrapped her arms around his waist.
I need to tighten my waist belt.

Waist grammar

Waist - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: waist
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): waists
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): waist
Syllables, Separation and Stress
waist Contains 1 syllables: waist
Phonetic transcription: ˈwāst
waist , ˈwāst (The red syllable is stressed)

Waist - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
waist: ~ 1100 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.