How to say 'Height' in Japanese | 背

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The Japanese word for Height is 'Se', written as 背 in Japanese.'Height' in hiragana is せ.

word

背

Meaning

Height

Reading

せ

Kanji

背Back, Height

Explanation

The Japanese noun '背 (せ)' primarily refers to 'height' or 'stature' of a person. It is commonly used to describe how tall someone is. For example: His height is impressive「彼の背は高い」(かれのせはたかい). Additionally, '背' can also refer to the 'back' of a person or an object, though this usage is less common in everyday conversation. For example: She has a straight back「彼女の背はまっすぐだ」(かのじょのせはまっすぐだ). The word is versatile but most frequently used in the context of physical height.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

1671

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 背

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

背

Meaning

Back, Height

Words Related to 背 Through the Kanji 背

These 5 Words contain the Kanji 背 as well.

word

背景

Meaning

Background

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背中

Meaning

Back

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背後

Meaning

Behind

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背負う

Meaning

Carry

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背広

Meaning

Suit

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What does 'Se' (背) mean?

'Se' means 'Height' .

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