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背
せい
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(one's) height, stature
sei
N3
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JLPT Level
N3
Intermediate · ~3,750 vocab · News & manga
Kana
せい
Romaji
sei
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What does 背 mean in Japanese?
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The word 背 (せい) means "(one's) height, stature" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N3 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce 背?
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背 is read as せい (romaji: sei). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 背?
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背 is a JLPT N3 vocabulary item. Intermediate · ~3,750 vocab · News & manga
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