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脊
On'yomi
セキ
SEKI
Kun'yomi
せ・せい
se / sei
stature · height · spine
dynamic
Details
Strokes10
Frequency#2299
Radical肉meat(6)
Stroke Order
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Strokes10
Component Breakdown
脊=
人丷八月
person + 丷 + 八 + moon
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of flesh and phonetic. Ridge of flesh.
Symbolism
Spine, spinal cord, backbone. Represents spine.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
背水の陣
はいすいのじん
Fighting with one's back to the water; Facing a situation with no retreat