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Meaning of 背筋(せすじ) in Japanese

背筋
Kana Reading
せすじ, はいきん
Romaji
sesuji, haikin
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    the muscles along the spine; dorsal muscles
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    spinal column
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    seam in the back; back seam

Examples of 背筋, せすじ, はいきん in a sentence



Related Kanji

JLPT 1

12 strokes

muscle, sinew, tendon, fiber, plot, plan, descent

On'Yomi: キン

Kun'Yomi: すじ

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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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