Moji Ninja背 — back; height
背 means “back; height”. It is a JLPT N2 kanji written with 9 strokes. On'yomi: ハイ (hai). Kun'yomi: せい (sei), せ (se), そむ(く) (somuku). You'll see it in words such as 背 (sei, “height; stature”).
背
- Meaning
- back; height
- On'yomi
- ハイ (hai)
- Kun'yomi
- せい (sei), せ (se), そむ(く) (somuku)
- Strokes
- 9
- Level
- JLPT N2 · set Body & health 1
How to remember 背
Parts: 北 back to back · 月 moon; flesh
Words with 背
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 背 | せい sei kun | height; stature |
| 背く | そむく somuku kun | to run counter to; to go against |
| 背もたれ | せもたれ semotare kun | back; backrest |
Don't confuse it with
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