Word details

背もたれ

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

Dictionary

Entry

背もたれたれ背凭れNounFreq #9790
1

back (of a chair); backrest

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

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

stature, height, back, behind, disobey, defy, go back on, rebel

9 strokesFrequency 696JLPT N2Grade 6

On

ハイ

Kun

せいそむ.くそむ.ける

lean on, recline on, lie heavy

8 strokes

On

ヒョウヘイ

Kun

もた.れるよ.る

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