背 kanji: meaning “stature”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N39 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- stature
- On'yomi
- ハイ
- Kun'yomi
- せ、せい、そむ・く、そむ・ける
Picture story to remember 背
Giants from the far north (北) grow to great stature, tall enough to touch the moon (月).
How to write 背: stroke order
背 is written with 9 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 背
- 背景はいけいbackground
- 背骨せぼねspine
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