Word details
背
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 背.
Dictionary
Entry
1
back
Examples
首や背に太陽が暑く照りつけた。
The sun beat down on our necks and backs.
2
reverse; rear side; back (e.g. of a chair); spine (of a book)
Examples
彼はいすの背にもたれている。
He is leaning on the back of the chair.
彼らは絶景を背にして立った。
They stood against the picturesque scenery.
3
height; stature
Examples
トムはジャックと背が同じくらいだ。
Tom is as tall as Jack.
4
ridge (of a mountain)
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