背く
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 背く
1
to run counter to; to go against; to disobey; to infringe
Examples
それは私の期待にそむいた。
It fell short of my expectation.
Kanji in this Word
背
9 strokes
Frequency: 696
JLPT N2
Grade 6
Meanings
stature
height
back
behind
disobey
defy
go back on
rebel
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ハイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
せ
せい
そむ.く
そむ.ける
叛
9 strokes
Meanings
disobey
defy
go back on
rebel
rebellion
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ハン
ホン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
そむ.く
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