Word details

背筋

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 背筋.

Dictionary

Entry

背筋背すじすじNounFreq #3462
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)

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

muscle, sinew, tendon, fiber, plot, plan, descent

12 strokesFrequency 744JLPT N1Grade 6

On

キン

Kun

すじ

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