背
Meanings
- stature
- height
- back
- behind
- disobey
- defy
- go back on
- rebel
Readings
- はい
- せ
- せい
- そむ
- Strokes
- 9
- JLPT Level
- N3
- Frequency
- #811
Common Words
- 背くそむくto run counter to, to go against, to disobey, to infringe
- 背景はいけいbackground, scenery, backdrop, setting
- 背後はいごback, rear
- 背広せびろbusiness suit
- 背骨せぼねspine, backbone, spinal column
Practice in Kanjiru
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