Japanese Conversation · Level 29
90 words
Japanese word
背中
Pronunciation
Romajisenaka
Meaning
- nounback
Example
背中が痛いです。se naka ga ita i de su
My back hurts.
More examples
夏は背中に汗をかきやすいです。natsu wa se naka ni ase o ka ki ya su i de su
In summer, I tend to sweat on my back.
Core concept
Points to the broad rear area of the body that extends from the shoulders down toward the waist.
Common phrases
背中を向けるse naka o mu ke ru
turn one's back
背中の痛みse naka no ita mi
back pain
背中を伸ばすse naka o no ba su
straighten one's back
背中を洗うse naka o ara u
wash one's back
Similar words
背se: The part of the body on the opposite side from the chest, often meaning the upper back.
Definition in Japanese
肩や首の下から腰にかけての、体の後面にある部分。kata ya kubi no shita ka ra koshi ni ka ke te no karada no kō men ni a ru bu bun
Word origin
背中 (senaka) is a native Japanese compound of 背 (se, "back") and 中 (naka, "middle"), with 中 indicating the central area of the back.
Usage tips
- In everyday Japanese, 背中 (senaka) often comes up when people describe posture, clothing, or discomfort.