膝 (Hiza) is a Japanese noun meaning “knee, lap, knee and thigh (while sitting)”.
Meanings
- nounknee
- nounlap; knee and thigh (while sitting)
Examples
雪は膝の深さだった。
The snow was knee deep.
膝を曲げて、前を見て。
Bend your knees and look in front of you.
彼はヒザの力が抜けた。
His knee gave way.
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