Quick answer
背 is the kanji for "Back / Defy / Rebel". A common reading is せ (se). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Back / Defy / Rebel
Also : Back · Defy · Rebel · Height · Behind · Stature
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Memory Aid
The kanji 背 represents 'STATURE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of stature.
On-reading: はい — remember this sound by associating it with stature. Kun-reading: せ.
Example Sentences
中学に入ってから背がずいぶん高くなりました。
ちゅうがくにはいってからせがずいぶんたかくなりました。
Since starting middle school, I've grown quite a lot taller.
子供の背丈を測りました。
こどものせたけをはかりました。
I measured the child's height.
Vocabulary using 背
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