- 1. [n] spine; line of the backbone
- 2. [n] seam down the back (of clothing)
Kanji in this word
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背
stature, height, back, behind, disobey, defy, go back on, rebelOn: ハイ (hai)Kun: せ (se)、 せい (sei)、 そむ.く (somu.ku)、 そむ.ける (somu.keru)
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筋
muscle, sinew, tendon, fiber, plot, plan, descentOn: キン (kin)Kun: すじ (suji)
Example Sentences
それを見てうれしくて背筋がぞくぞくした。
sorewo mite ureshikute sesuji gazokuzokushita .
The sight sent chills of delight up my spine.