Translation of Japanese word "背中" to English
背中
せなか
[senaka]
IPA: /senaka/
Meaning
NounThe rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly.
How to use
背中 (senaka) — 'back (body part)'. 背中が痛い — my back hurts. 背中を押す — push someone's back (encouragement).
🇬🇧 English
back (body part)
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 背中
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): せなか
Romaji Transcription: senaka
Example Sentences
彼の背中は広かった。
かれの せなか は ひろかっ た。
His back was wide.
背中をまっすぐに保とう。
せなか を まっすぐ に たも とう。
Let's keep our backs straight.
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Common phrases
- 背中が痛い— my back hurts
- 背中を押す— to push (encourage) someone
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Frequency rank: #144 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "背中" mean?▼
The Japanese word "背中" means "back (body part)" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "背中"?▼
The word "背中" is read as "せなか" (senaka). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "The back part of the human body.".
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