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JLPT N1 Advanced

猫背

Hunched back or stooped posture (literally ‘cat’s back’).

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猫背な na-adjective form
Noun, Na-adjective

Hunched-over / Stooped Posture

Describes a physical posture characterized by rounded shoulders and a curved upper back, resembling a sitting cat.

Example

スマホ を 見すぎると 猫背 に なる よ 。

You'll get a hunched back if you look at your smartphone too much.

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猫背
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Hunched back or stooped posture (literally 'cat's back').
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