Japanese

にする

せにする
Meaning: to have one's back to; to turn one's back on; to carry on one's back
Part of Speech: Verb, Idiom

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 背にする 背にしない
Polite 背にします 背にしません
Past 背にした 背にしなかった
Polite + Past 背にしました 背にしませんでした
Te-form 背にして 背にしなくて
Potential 背にできる 背にできない
Passive 背にされる 背にされない
Causative 背にさせる 背にさせない
Imperative 背にしろ 背にするな

Handwriting

背
に
す
る

Example

He is sitting with his back to the wall.

Usage Notes

Indicates a position where an object is behind you. It can also mean to carry something on your back.

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