立彬の日本語
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腰を据える, 腰をすえる, こしをすえる
1. to settle down (and deal with something), to concentrate all one's energy (on something) 2. to settle oneself (in a place), to settle down (somewhere), to settle in 3. to take a solid stance, to lower one's center of gravity (centre)
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彼は腰を据えて仕事に取り掛かった。
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He settled down to his work.
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彼はその仕事に腰を据えている。
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He has settled down to the job.
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少しは腰を据えてやれ。
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Settle down for a while and concentrate.
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