背

せ

脊

[se]

Meanings

1.Noun

back

2.Noun

reverse; rear side; back (e.g. of a chair); spine (of a book)

3.Noun

height; stature

4.Noun

ridge (of a mountain)

猫が背を丸めて寝ている。

The cat is sleeping with its back curled up.

背に荷物を背負って山道を歩いた。

I walked the mountain path carrying luggage on my back.

椅子の背にもたれてゆっくり休んだ。

I leaned against the back of the chair and rested.