Japanese

せなか
Meaning: back (of the body); rear
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

背
中

Example sentences

He patted me on the back to encourage me.
母の背中を優しくさすってあげた。
I gently rubbed my mother's back.
汗でシャツが背中に張り付いている。
The shirt is sticking to my back with sweat.
勇者は背中に巨大な大剣を背負っている。
The hero carries a massive greatsword on his back.
ついに首位の背中を射程に捉えた。
Finally, the leader's back is within range.
坂道を登っていると、背中が少し汗ばんできた。
As I was climbing the slope, my back became a little sweaty.
背中に冷たいものが触れて、びくんと体が震えた。
Something cold touched my back and my body jerked.
背中が痒いので、掻いてください。
My back is itchy, so please scratch it.
彼の背中には人生の悲哀が漂っていた
The sorrow of life drifted about his back.
日焼けして背中の皮がむけてきた。
My skin started peeling off my back from the sunburn.

Usage Notes

Refers to the back part of the human body or the rear side of an object.

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