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[せ(背)·すじ(筋)]
sesuji
noun

English Meaning(s) for 背筋

noun
  1. spine; line of the backbone
  2. seam down the back (of clothing)
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Meanings for each kanji in 背筋

» stature; height; back; behind; disobey; defy; go back on; rebel
» muscle; sinew; tendon; fiber; plot; plan; descent

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Sample Sentences for 背筋

The sight made a chill run down my spine.
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A shiver ran down my spine.
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That exercise - backs together, link arms, one bends forwards while the other stretches their back - we did that a lot as children, didn't we?
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Carry your head high.
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When I heard the news on the radio, a chill ran down my spine.
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