腰が低い

• 読み: こしがひくい
• ローマ字: koshi ga hikui
• 漢字の分解: 腰 (koshi) — waist, hips; 低 (hikui) — low
• 発音: /ko.ɕi.ɡa.çi.kɯ.i/

意味

Humble; modest; unassuming. Describes a person who behaves respectfully without arrogance.

An idiomatic i-adjective expression literally meaning 'low waist/hips,' referring to someone who bows deeply and frequently — a sign of humility and respect in Japanese culture. Used as praise for someone who remains modest despite high status or achievement. The opposite is 腰が高い (arrogant, high-handed). Often used to describe business leaders, celebrities, or authority figures who treat others with courtesy.

例文

1. 社長なのにとても腰が低い人だ。
2. 腰が低い対応をすることで信頼を得た。
3. あの先輩は誰に対しても腰が低い。

使い方ガイド

場面: personality, business, social evaluation

トーン: appreciative

起源と歴史

An idiomatic Japanese expression based on the physical act of bowing. A 'low waist' means one bows deeply and readily, showing humility. In Japanese culture, the depth of a bow correlates with the degree of respect being shown.

文化的背景

時代: Classical

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Universal