koshi
koshi Lexical Profile
• noun
A major trans-boundary river flowing through Nepal and the Indian state of Bihar, historically known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar' due to its frequent and devastating floods.
In Japanese martial arts such as judo and aikido, the hips or lower back, which serve as the crucial center of balance and power for executing throws and movements.
"The instructor emphasized using the koshi to generate maximum leverage during the hip throw."
A province in eastern Nepal, named after the prominent Koshi River that flows through the region.
"Koshi Province is known for its diverse topography, ranging from the Terai plains to the high Himalayas."
Word Nuance & Usage
In English, 'koshi' functions as a proper noun for geographical locations in South Asia, and as a specialized loanword in martial arts referring to the hips.
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Word Origin & Etymology
The river's name is derived from the Hindu sage Vishvamitra, a descendant of sage Kushika. The martial arts term comes from the Japanese word 'koshi' (腰), meaning 'hips' or 'lower back'.
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