へそ
Frequency rank: 29,536. – 29,805. (for form ヘソ: 18,963. – 19,049.)
- navel; belly buttonword usually written using kana alone
- protrusion or depression in the middle of an objectonly applies to へそ and ヘソword usually written using kana alone
- center; centre; most important part; main pointword usually written using kana alone
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Forms
- へそFrequency rank: 29,536. – 29,805.
- 臍【へそ】【ほぞ】【ヘソ】Frequency rank: 27,390. – 27,616.
- 𦜝【へそ】【ほぞ】【ヘソ】
- ほぞ
- ヘソFrequency rank: 18,963. – 19,049.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- navel; belly button
- protrusion or depression in the middle of an object
- center; centre; most important part; main point
Refers to the small indentation or protrusion in the abdomen, often used in a biological or anatomical context.
Describes a feature or marking that is either raised or recessed at the center of an object, applicable in various contexts like design or description of physical objects.
Represents the focal point or core aspect of something, often used in discussions to denote what is most vital or significant.
Generated collocations (experimental)
へそのおへその緒umbilical cordへそだし出しbelly-baring (clothing)へそをまげるへそを曲げるto sulkへそがちゃをわかすへそが茶を沸かすto be astounded (literally, "the navel boils tea")へそのした下below the navelへそのあたり辺りaround the navel areaへそにかくれる隠れるto hide in the centerへそをかく掻くto scratch one's navel (can imply a sense of laziness or indifference)ちゅうしん中心にへそをおく置くto place the center (or focus) around the main pointへそにかた型があるto have a shape around the center (figuratively refers to the core idea)
Example sentences
3 results
She bitterly regretted having said something that displeased her mother-in-law.
He resolved to embark on a once-in-a-lifetime enterprise.
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