This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

背筋を伸ばして歩きなさい。

Sentence Analyzer

背筋 伸ばして 歩き なさい

English Translation

Carry your head high.

Furigana

背筋(せすじ)()ばして(ある)きなさい。

Romanji

Sesuji o nobashite aruki nasai.

Words

背筋 (せすじ、はいきん)
the muscles along the spine; dorsal muscles; spinal column; seam in the back; back seam
()
indicates direct object of action; indicates subject of causative expression; indicates an area traversed; indicates time (period) over which action takes place; indicates point of departure or separation of action; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.
伸ばす (のばす)
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to stretch; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out; to spread evenly (dough, cream, etc.); to dilute; to thin out; to postpone; to prolong; to strengthen; to develop; to expand
歩く (あるく)
to walk
為さる (なさる)
to do

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
Readings: シン、 の.びる、 の.ばす、 の.べる、 の.す
Meanings: expand, stretch, extend, lengthen, increase
Readings: ホ、 ブ、 フ、 ある.く、 あゆ.む
Meanings: walk, counter for steps