JLPT N5 Beginner
背
Refers to physical height, stature, or the back of a person or object.
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脊 rarely used kanji
1 Noun
Height / Stature
Signifies the vertical stature or physical height of a person.
Example
弟 は 私 より 背 が 高い です 。
My younger brother is taller than me.
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2 Noun
Back (of a person)
Refers to the rear part of the human torso, extending from the shoulders to the waist.
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3 Noun
Back / Spine (of an object)
Describes the rear side, ridge, or supporting spine of an inanimate object.
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