backbone in Japanese
backbone in Japanese is 背骨, 脊椎, 脊柱 — backbone means the column of connected vertebrae running down the back that protects the spinal cord.
backbone in Japanese
背骨
Pronounced: sebone
(countable) The series of vertebrae, separated by disks, that encloses and protects the spinal cord, and runs down the middle of the back in vertebrate animals.
脊椎
Pronounced: sekitsui
(countable) The series of vertebrae, separated by disks, that encloses and protects the spinal cord, and runs down the middle of the back in vertebrate animals.
脊柱
Pronounced: sekichuu
(countable) The series of vertebrae, separated by disks, that encloses and protects the spinal cord, and runs down the middle of the back in vertebrate animals.
What does "backbone" mean?
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noun The column of connected vertebrae running down the back that protects the spinal cord.
"The X-ray showed no fractures along her backbone."
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noun The essential support or core structure of a system or organization.
"Small farms form the backbone of the local economy."
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noun Firmness of character; courage.
"It takes backbone to admit you were wrong in public."
backbone in a sentence
- The X-ray showed no fractures along her backbone.
- Small farms form the backbone of the local economy.
- It takes backbone to admit you were wrong in public.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "backbone" in Japanese?
"backbone" in Japanese is 背骨, 脊椎, 脊柱. backbone means: The column of connected vertebrae running down the back that protects the spinal cord.
How do you pronounce 背骨?
"backbone" in Japanese is 背骨, pronounced "sebone".
How do you use "backbone" in a sentence?
Example: "The X-ray showed no fractures along her backbone." In Japanese, "backbone" is 背骨, 脊椎, 脊柱.
Are there other ways to say "backbone" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "backbone": 背骨, 脊椎, 脊柱.
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