JLPT N3

back; behind; abandon; turn one's back on

Item 359 of 446 | 9 strokes | Radical: 肉 (meat), 北 (north)

Readings

On'yomiハイ
Kun'yomiせ、せい、そむ ・く、そむ・け る

Mnemonic

BACK - meat north, rear side.

Example Words

背が伸びる (せがのびる) to grow (height)
背中 (せなか) back (of body)
背 (せい) height