Japanese Word · Intermediate
腰掛ける
to sit down
Pronunciation: [ko̞ɕi̥ka̠ke̞ɾɯ̟]
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to sit down".
Example
しばらく岸本は寝台の側に腰掛けながら病人の顔を見ていた。
Kishimoto sat on the side of the bed for a while and gazed at the sick person's face.
Practice tips
- Practice 腰掛ける out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.