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背もたれ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 背もたれ

たれ
背凭れ
Noun
Freq #9790
1

back (of a chair); backrest

Examples
背もたれもっと倒せるよ。
That seat reclines further.

Kanji in this Word

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
せい
そむ.く
そむ.ける
8 strokes

Meanings

lean on
recline on
lie heavy

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヒョウ
ヘイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
もた.れる
よ.る
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