JLPT N1
脊
spine; backbone; stature
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Readings
On'yomiセキ
Kun'yomiせ、せい
Mnemonic
The FLESH around the SPINE—the BACKBONE that holds you up.
Example Words
脊椎 (せきつい) spine; vertebra
脊髄 (せきずい) spinal cord
脊柱 (せきちゅう) spinal column
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