背中
せなか
JLPT N5 · vocab_basicMeaning
back (of body)
Examples
背中が痛いです。
My back hurts.
📖 How to Use
「背中」means "back (of body)." Seeing it in full sentences helps you remember both meaning and grammar patterns.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「背中」is read as「せなか」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
「背中」appears in vocabulary questions (choose the correct meaning) and context questions (choose the best word).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「背中」mean in Japanese?+
「背中」means "back (of body)". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_basic" category.
How do you read 「背中」?+
「背中」is read as「せなか」.
Is 「背中」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「背中」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「背中」?+
背中が痛いです。 — My back hurts.
Practice 「背中」 with spaced repetition