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 stanceto 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.

(かれ)はその仕事に腰を据えている。

He has settled down to the job.

(かれ)は腰を据えて仕事に取り掛かった。

He settled down to his work.