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