N1

meaning and readings

This page brings together the meaning, readings, radical or component hints, formula, and short story for one kanji so you can move straight into review.

Kanji

N1
Meaning
back, spine
Onyomi
セキ
Kunyomi
-
Formula
脊 = 二 + 人 + 二 + 月。

Story

脊 is analyzed as a combination of 二+人+二 (back muscles and shoulder blades), 月 (part of the body) and denotes back, spine.

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This kanji belongs to JLPT N1.

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