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Kanji 背

9 strokes

Meaning

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
Strokes
9
JLPT
N3
School grade
Grade 6
Kanken
5級
Frequency
#696 / 2500

Themes: Body

Stroke order

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Words with 背

  • 背

    せい

    (one's) height, stature

    N5
  • 背広

    せびろ

    men's suit

    N5
  • 背中

    せなか

    back (of body)

    N4
  • 背負う

    せおう

    to be burdened with; to carry on (one's) back or shoulder(s)

    N2
  • 背景

    はいけい

    background, scenery, setting

    N1
  • 背後

    はいご

    back, rear

    N1
  • 背く

    そむく

    to run counter to, to go against

    N1

Example sentences

  • 背中せなかがまだ痛いたみます。

    My back still hurts.

Other kanji with radical “meat” 肉