背
Kanji · N2
背 / stature
Kanji for stature, height, or back.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ハイ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | せ、せい、そむ.く、そむ.ける | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
背 carries the meaning stature, height, or back.
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Common compounds with 背
背後はいごback / rear
背丈せたけstature / height
背が高いせがたかいtall
背せback
背中せなかback
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