へそ
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Base noun form. Refers to the navel or belly-button, a body part. No conjugation needed; used as is in sentences.
Theme
User and their friend Mika are at a yoga class, discussing body awareness and posture during a break.
へそ
へそ
navel, belly-button
Everyday Life & SurvivalHealth & Body
Memory Hook
Think of a baby's belly button—it's cute and central. 'Heso' sounds like 'hey-so'—hey, so that's your navel!
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, the navel is sometimes humorously referred to in phrases like 『へそくり』 (hesokuri, 'secret savings'), which literally means 'navel savings', implying money hidden away. It's also a common topic in casual conversations about health or body.
Forms
Base: へそBase noun form. Refers to the navel or belly-button, a body part. No conjugation needed; used as is in sentences.