spine in Japanese
spine in Japanese is 気骨, 背骨, 脊椎 — spine means the column of bones running down the back, from the head down to the tail or pelvis, that protects the spinal cord and holds up the chest and abdomen.
spine in Japanese
気骨
Pronounced: kikotsu
(figurative) Courage or assertiveness.
背骨
Pronounced: sebone
Something resembling a backbone, such as a ridge, or a long, central structure from which other structures radiate.
脊椎
Pronounced: sekitsui
Something resembling a backbone, such as a ridge, or a long, central structure from which other structures radiate.
脊柱
Pronounced: sekichuu
Something resembling a backbone, such as a ridge, or a long, central structure from which other structures radiate.
本の背
The narrow, bound edge of a book that encloses the inner edges of the pages, facing outwards when the book is on a shelf and typically bearing the title and the author's and publisher's name.
背表紙
Pronounced: sebyōshi
The narrow, bound edge of a book that encloses the inner edges of the pages, facing outwards when the book is on a shelf and typically bearing the title and the author's and publisher's name.
What does "spine" mean?
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noun The column of bones running down the back, from the head down to the tail or pelvis, that protects the spinal cord and holds up the chest and abdomen.
"The doctor checked my spine to see whether my back was straight."
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noun Bravery or a willingness to stand up for yourself.
"It took real spine to tell the manager he had made a mistake."
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noun A ridge or other long central structure that other parts branch out from, shaped a bit like a backbone.
"The mountain range has a long rocky spine with valleys branching off on either side."
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noun The narrow edge of a book that holds the pages together and faces outward on a shelf, usually printed with the title and author's name.
"I found the book quickly because its bright red spine stood out on the shelf."
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spine in a sentence
- The doctor checked my spine to see whether my back was straight.
- Swimming can strengthen the muscles that support your spine.
- It took real spine to tell the manager he had made a mistake.
- I wish he had the spine to say no to his bossy friends.
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What is "spine" in Japanese?
"spine" in Japanese is 気骨, 背骨, 脊椎. spine means: The column of bones running down the back, from the head down to the tail or pelvis, that protects the spinal cord and holds up the chest and abdomen.
How do you pronounce 気骨?
"spine" in Japanese is 気骨, pronounced "kikotsu".
How do you use "spine" in a sentence?
Example: "The doctor checked my spine to see whether my back was straight." In Japanese, "spine" is 気骨, 背骨, 脊椎.
Are there other ways to say "spine" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 6 translations listed for "spine": 気骨, 背骨, 脊椎, 脊柱, 本の背, 背表紙.
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