NichiDict

背筋

せすじ
背すじ
[sesuji]
Illustration for 背筋

Meanings

1.Noun

spine; line of the backbone

2.Noun

seam down the back (of clothing)

Other Readings

「背筋」 has another reading with different meanings.

Examples

背筋を伸ばして座りなさい。

Sit up straight.

恐ろしくて背筋がぞっとした。

It was so scary that a chill ran down my spine.