背中

How to remember it

背 (back) + 中 (middle) = the center of the back, your back.

Example sentences

• 背中がとてもかゆい。

  せなかがとてもかゆい。

  My back is very itchy.

• 彼の背中をたたいた。

  かれのせなかをたたいた。

  I patted his back.

Usage

Refers to the body's back; commonly used with が痛い, を流す.

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