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背
se, sei
Description
「背」は人の体の後ろの部分や、身長のことをいう言葉です。
"背" refers to the back part of a person's body or their height.
「背が高い」のように、背の高さを話すときによく使います。
It is often used when talking about height, as in "背が高い" (tall).
Meanings
背se
back; the rear part of the body
猫が背を丸めて寝ている。
The cat is sleeping with its back curled up.
背se
height; stature
弟は私より背が高い。
My younger brother is taller than me.
背sei
height (of a person), stature
彼は背が伸びた。
He has grown taller.
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Notes
- Reading
背 is read "se" or "sei"; "sei ga takai" and "se ga takai" both mean tall.
- Nuance
背 usually means height in daily speech, while 背中 refers specifically to the physical back.
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