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背筋

Readings

Kana: せすじ、はいきん
Romaji: sesuji, haikin
Kana
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Definitions

1

the muscles along the spine; dorsal muscles

2

spinal column

3

seam in the back; back seam

Kanji

Readings: ハイ、 せ、 せい、 そむ.く、 そむ.ける
Meanings: stature, height, back, behind, disobey, defy, go back on, rebel
Readings: キン、 すじ
Meanings: muscle, sinew, tendon, fiber, plot, plan, descent

Example Sentences

(ふる)えが背筋(せすじ)(はし)った。
➥A shiver ran down my spine.
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背筋(せすじ)()ばして(ある)きなさい。
➥Carry your head high.
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背筋(せすじ)をしゃんと()ばして(ある)きなさい。
➥Carry your head high.
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背筋(せすじ)()ばしなさい。
➥Carry your head high.
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(かれ)背筋(せすじ)()ばして(すわ)っていた。
➥He was sitting up straight.
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その光景(こうけい)()(わたし)背筋(せすじ)寒気(さむけ)がした。
➥The sight made a chill run down my spine.
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