JLPT N2
背

back, height

Item 100 of 481 | 9 strokes | Radical: 北 (north), 月 (flesh)

Readings

On'yomiハイ
Kun'yomiせ、せい

Mnemonic

The FLESH (月) on the NORTH (北) side of you (if you face south) is your BACK (背).

Example Words

背中 (せなか) back (of body)
背 (せい) height, stature
背景 (はいけい) background, setting

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