その男は背が高い
That man is tall.
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Example sentences
My younger brother is taller than me.
兄は私より背が高い
My older brother is taller than me.
このクラスで一番背が高いのは彼だ。
He is the tallest in this class.
しばらく会わないうちに、ずいぶん背が伸びたね。
In the time we haven't met for a while, you've grown quite tall.
彼はこの一年で背がずいぶん伸びた。
He has grown quite a bit taller in the past year.
彼はクラスで一番背が高い
He is the tallest in the class.
彼は父親に似て、背が高い。
He resembles his father and is tall.
彼女には、背が高くて優しい彼氏がいる。
She has a tall and kind boyfriend.
彼女はくるりと背を向けて走り出した。
She quickly turned her back and started running.
Usage Notes
Can refer to the physical back or a person's height (often as 'sei').
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