及び腰

およびごし

Meanings

1. Noun bent back
2. indecisive attitude; timidity; lack of nerve

Kanji

• 及 reach. Read as および.
• 腰 waist. Read as こし.

Example sentences

• 政府は及び腰と言われないようなしっかりとした対応を見せてほしい。
  I'd like the government to respond resolutely so as to not end up looking timid.

Common phrases

• 及び腰になる

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