背

せ · se

JLPT N4

Meaning

back (body part); height, stature

Examples

• 彼は私に背を向けた。 — He turned his back on me.
• 子供の背がずいぶん伸びた。 — The child's height has grown considerably.
• 彼女は背が高いので、いつも目立つ。 — Since she is tall, she always stands out.