背 (せ): meaning and examples

Key takeaways

背 (せ) means height / stature / back.

See example sentences below.

背 at a glance

背

せse

N5noun

height / stature / back

背せseN5Japanese vocabulary

Core meaning

height / stature / back

Example 1

せがたかいひとがいます。

Translation

There is a tall person.

Example 2

せをまげてはしります。

Translation

I run with my back bent.

Kanji 背: stature, height, back, behind, disobey, defy, go back on, rebel

Kanji 背: meanings, readings, and example words.

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