背
せ
back; reverse; rear side; back (e.g. of a chair)
JLPT N5 Common word
Meanings
Noun
back- reverse; rear side; back (e.g. of a chair); spine (of a book)
- height; stature
- ridge (of a mountain)
- height; stature
Rare and archaic meanings (1)
- back (of the body)Dated
Example sentences
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He bent his back.
背を伸ばしなさい。
Straighten up.
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I am too short.
トムって背は高い？
Is Tom tall?
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You can't make an omelet without breaking eggs.
More examples (10)
背に腹はかえられない。
Necessity knows no law.
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She's short and fat.
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He is short, but strong.
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He is not so tall as you.
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The cat arched its back.
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He is not any taller than I am.
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Keiko isn't as tall as I.
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She is not as tall as he.
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She is growing tall.
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She is not tall.