ぎっくり腰

ギックリ腰

Readings

Kana: ぎっくりごし、ギックリごし

Romaji: gikkurigoshi, gikkurigoshi

Definition

noun

1

strained back; slipped disk; lumbosacral strain

Kanji

腰

Readings: ヨウ、 こし

Meanings: loins, hips, waist, low wainscoting

Example Sentences

ぎっくり腰(ごし)なのです。

➥I have a strained back.

そっちこそ、ギックリ腰(こし)で立(た)てなくなってもおいて帰(かえ)りますわよ。

➥You worry about yourself. If you put your back out and can't stand we'll go home without you!