What does 背 mean?
背 is a Japanese noun meaning “(one's) height, stature” in English. It is written as 背 in kanji, せい in hiragana, and sei in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N5 vocabulary.
Example sentences
首や背に太陽が暑く照りつけた。
The sun beat down on our necks and backs.
彼はいすの背にもたれている。
He is leaning on the back of the chair.
トムはジャックと背が同じくらいだ。
Tom is as tall as Jack.