背筋

せすじ
sesuji

spine, back

What does 背筋 mean?

背筋 is a Japanese noun meaning “spine” or “back” in English. It is written as 背筋 in kanji, せすじ in hiragana, and sesuji in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N2 vocabulary.

Example sentences

背筋を伸ばして座ってください。

Please sit up straight.

その話を聞いて背筋が寒くなった。

That story sent a chill down my spine.

Words sharing kanji with 背筋

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