“Spine” in Japanese
Short answer
Spine in Japanese is “背筋” (sesuji). Full meaning: spine, line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing); muscles of the back, back muscles.
Other ways to say “Spine” in Japanese
脊椎
sekitsui spine, vertebral column
背骨
sebone spine, backbone, spinal column
スパイン
supain spine, backbone; spine ramp (two quarter pipes adjoined at the vertical edge)
背表紙
sebyoushi spine (of a book)
背すじ
sesuji spine, line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing); muscles of the back, back muscles
せすじ
sesuji spine, line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing); muscles of the back, back muscles
背スジ
sesuji spine, line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing); muscles of the back, back muscles
セスジ
sesuji spine, line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing); muscles of the back, back muscles
セキツイ
sekitsui spine, vertebral column
せきつい
sekitsui spine, vertebral column
背椎
sekitsui spine, vertebral column
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