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背
1
back (of a chair); backrest
Examples
背もたれもっと倒せるよ。
That seat reclines further.
1
to look away (from); to avert one's gaze
2
Idiomatic expression
to disregard; to ignore
3
Idiomatic expression
to escape (from); to turn away (from)
1
short (of a person)
Examples
彼はその二人の少年のうちの背の低い方だ。
He is the shorter of the two boys.
1
to walk behind someone
2
Idiomatic expression
to follow in someone's footsteps
1
short (of a person)
Examples
私の姉は君より背が低い。
My sister is shorter than you.
1
to carry on one's back
2
to burden oneself (e.g. with debts, responsibilities, etc.)
1
horse's back
Examples
馬の背にまたがり野山を走り回った。
I rode all over the countryside on horseback.
2
(mountain) ridge; arête; road along a ridge
1
betrayal; infidelity
Examples
この報告は彼の背信を裏付けしている。
This report confirms his betrayal.
1
Sports
number on the back of a player's uniform; uniform number; shirt number; squad number
Examples
背番号7番が彼の弟です。
Uniform number No. 7 is his younger brother.
1
gallant; dashing; smart
Examples
そう言えば、鯔背な男だった記憶が有るがどうしてるんだろな?
Now that you mention it, I remember he was a dashing man. I wonder how he's doing?
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backstroke (swimming)
Examples
どんなに練習しても、私は背泳ぎができませんでした。
No matter how hard I practiced, I wasn't able to do the backstroke.
1
revolting; rebellion; going against
2
contradiction; antinomy
