脊
脊
stature, height, spine
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Common Words
1
back
Examples
首や背に太陽が暑く照りつけた。
The sun beat down on our necks and backs.
2
reverse; rear side; back (e.g. of a chair); spine (of a book)
Examples
彼はいすの背にもたれている。
He is leaning on the back of the chair.
彼らは絶景を背にして立った。
They stood against the picturesque scenery.
3
height; stature
Examples
トムはジャックと背が同じくらいだ。
Tom is as tall as Jack.
4
ridge (of a mountain)
1
Transitive verb
to carry on one's back
Examples
彼女は背中にリュックサックを背おっている。
She is carrying a backpack on her back.
2
Transitive verb
to be burdened with; to take responsibility for
3
Transitive verb
to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something)
4
しょう only; Intransitive verb; In the form しょってる
to be conceited; to think highly of oneself
1
spine; backbone; spinal column
Examples
私の背骨の痛みはひどくなっています。
The pain in my back is getting worse.
1
Poss. from "civil clothes" or "Savile Row"
business suit
Examples
私は新しい背広を買った。
I bought a new suit of clothes.
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