Meaning

Primary

Hip Joint

Alternative

Hip

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Did you know that your crotch is connected via various joints? That makes this word your hip joints or, more generally, just your hip.

Reading

こかんせつ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

次は股関節のストレッチです。

Next up is a stretch for your hip joints.

私は股関節がすごくかたいんです。

I have a really stiff hip.

股関節周りの血流が良くなるエクササイズを教えてもらいました。

I was taught an exercise that will increase blood flow around the hip joint area.

Kanji Composition