背筋
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 背筋
1
spine; line of the backbone
Examples
それを見てうれしくて背筋がぞくぞくした。
The sight sent chills of delight up my spine.
2
seam down the back (of clothing)
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
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