Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of () in Japanese

背, 脊
JLPT 5
Kana Reading
Romaji
se
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    back; spine
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    reverse; rear side
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    height
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    ridge (of a mountain)


Kanji in this word

10 strokes

stature, height

On'Yomi: セキ

Kun'Yomi: せ, せい

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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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