背中
せなか
senaka
JLPT N4nounVocabularyLevel 11 - JLPT N4

Quick answer

背中 (せなか (senaka)) means "Back (of the body)". The reading is せなか (senaka). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.

Meaning

Back (of the body)

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Example Sentences

背中が痛くて困っています。

せなかがいたくてこまっています。

My back is painful and I am troubled.

Kanji in this word

背
Back
Kunせ、せい、そむ.く
Onはい
JLPT N3
中
Middle
Kunなか、うち、あた.る
Onちゅう
JLPT N5

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