expression, godan verb (-ru)
Used when someone breaks into a conversation or story, often abruptly. The cross-reference 話の腰を折る is a common collocation.
See also: 話の腰を折る
彼が話の腰を折って、急に別の話題を始めた。
He interrupted the story and suddenly started a different topic.
expression, godan verb (-ru)
bend at the waist
Literal physical action of bending forward from the waist, as in bowing or stretching.
彼は深く腰を折ってお辞儀をした。
He bent deeply at the waist and bowed.