Stature in Japanese

"stature" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "stature". The most common choice is shown first.

背

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stature, height, back, behind, disobey, defy, go back on, rebel

Reading: hai

9 strokes

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Where it comes from

Composed of north and flesh. Flesh of north.

What it carries

Back, background, behind. Represents back.

Related kanji for "stature"

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for stature?

The most common kanji for "stature" is 背, read as hai. It means stature, height, back. Related kanji: 脊 (stature), 丈 (stature).

How many strokes does 背 have?

背 has 9 strokes.