背筋が寒くなる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 背筋が寒くなる
1
Idiomatic expression
to feel a chill run down one's spine
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
筋
12 strokes
Frequency: 744
JLPT N1
Grade 6
Meanings
muscle
sinew
tendon
fiber
plot
plan
descent
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
すじ
寒
12 strokes
Frequency: 1456
JLPT N3
Grade 3
Meanings
cold
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さむ.い
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
さ
さん
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