1
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
height;stature
Other forms
脊 【せい】 (rarely used kanji form)
1
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
back
首や背に太陽が暑く照りつけた。
The sun beat down on our necks and backs.
2
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
reverse;rear side;back (e.g. of a chair);spine (of a book)
彼はいすの背にもたれている。
He is leaning on the back of the chair.
3
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
height;stature
トムはジャックと背が同じくらいだ。
Tom is as tall as Jack.
4
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
ridge (of a mountain)
Other forms
脊 【せ】 (rarely used kanji form)
1
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
dated term
back (of the body)