Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of (せい) in Japanese

背, 脊
JLPT 5
Kana Reading
せい
Romaji
sei
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    height; stature
    Example sentence
    彼女高く見せるためにハイヒールはいている。 She wears high heels to make herself look taller.

Examples of 背, 脊, せい in a sentence



Kanji in this word

10 strokes

stature, height

On'Yomi: セキ

Kun'Yomi: せ, せい

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JLPT 3

9 strokes

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

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