Translation guide
The part of the body between the ribs and hips, or the measurement around it. Also used for the part of clothing that fits around the waist.
Referring to the anatomical waist, the narrow part of the torso.
The part of a garment that fits around the waist.
The numerical measurement around the waist, often for clothing size or health.
While 腰 means the body part, ウエスト is the standard term for waist measurement in clothing. Using 腰 for size may cause confusion.
ウエストが76cmです。
My waist is 76 cm.
腰 refers to the lower back/hip area and is used for physical sensations or posture. ウエスト refers to the narrowest part of the torso and is used for measurements and clothing. For back pain, always use 腰.
腰を曲げる。
Bend at the waist.
ウエストを細く見せる服。
Clothes that make the waist look slim.
彼女はウエストが細い。
She has a narrow waist.
箱を持ち上げて腰を痛めた。
I hurt my waist lifting boxes.
彼は腰に手を当てた。
He put his hands on his waist.
Loanword from English, used specifically for waist measurement (e.g., clothing size) or when emphasizing the narrowest part of the torso. Not used for lower back pain.
Refers to the circumference of the torso, often used in clothing or body measurements. More technical or formal than ウエスト.
胴回りを計測する。
Measure the waist circumference.
Standard term for the waistband or waistline of pants, skirts, etc.
このズボンはウエストがきつい。
These pants are tight at the waist.
ウエストゴムのスカート。
A skirt with an elastic waist.
Refers to the area around the waist/hips, often used for the fit of clothing. Slightly more colloquial than ウエスト.
腰回りがゆったりしたパンツ。
Pants with a relaxed fit around the waist.
The standard term for waist measurement in centimeters or inches.
ウエストは何センチですか？
What is your waist measurement?
Explicitly means 'waist size', used in clothing contexts.
ウエストサイズを教えてください。
Please tell me your waist size.