Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 棄背(きはい) in Japanese

棄背
Kana Reading
きはい
Romaji
kihai
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    giving up and turning back


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

13 strokes

abandon, throw away, discard, resign, reject, sacrifice

On'Yomi: キ

Kun'Yomi: す.てる

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JLPT 3

9 strokes

stature, height, back, behind, disobey, defy, go back on, rebel

On'Yomi: ハイ

Kun'Yomi: せ, せい, そむ.く, そむ.ける

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