Translation guide
The English word 'hip' can refer to a body part, a fashion sense, or a fruit. This guide covers the main uses for learners.
The part of the body where the leg joins the torso; the side of the upper thigh and pelvis.
The most common word for the hip area, though it can also refer to the lower back or waist depending on context.
put one's hands on one's hips
腰が痛い
my hip/lower back hurts
A loanword from English, used especially for measurements or fashion contexts.
ヒップサイズを測る
measure one's hip size
A formal/anatomical term for the buttocks or hip region.
臀部の筋肉
gluteal muscles
Stylish, cool, or aware of the latest trends.
The standard word for stylish or fashionable, used for people, clothes, places, etc.
あのカフェはとてもおしゃれだ。
That cafe is really hip/stylish.
おしゃれな服を着ているね。
You're wearing hip clothes.
Slang for cool, stylish, or good-looking. Often used for people or things.
そのジャケット、イケてるね。
That jacket is hip/cool.
Means 'trendy' or 'in fashion'. More literal than 'hip' but commonly used.
流行のスタイル
hip/trendy style
A traditional Japanese aesthetic term meaning chic, stylish, or tasteful, often with a sense of understated elegance.
彼の着物の着こなしは粋だ。
His way of wearing a kimono is hip/stylish.
The fruit of a rose plant, often used in tea or supplements.
The standard loanword for rose hip.
ローズヒップティーを飲む
drink rose hip tea
While ヒップ is understood, it can sound like you're talking about buttocks specifically. Use 腰 for the general hip area.