こしをすえる
腰を据える
N3Expression
Expression, Ichidan verb
to settle down (and deal with something)•to concentrate all one's energy (on something)
Expression, Ichidan verb
to settle oneself (in a place)•to settle down (somewhere)•to settle in
Expression, Ichidan verb
to take a solid stance•to lower one's center of gravity (centre)
Example Sentences
少しは腰を据えてやれ。
Settle down for a while and concentrate.
彼はその仕事に腰を据えている。
He has settled down to the job.
彼は腰を据えて仕事に取り掛かった。
He settled down to his work.