JMdict: 1472770
背のび 【せのび】
- [n,vs,vi] standing on tiptoe and stretching one's back to make oneself taller; stretching oneself
- [n,vs,vi] overreaching oneself; overstretching oneself; trying to do something beyond one's ability; pushing to the limit
Kanji in this word:
| Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 背 | Stature, Height, Back, Behind, Disobey, Defy, Go Back On, Rebel | ハイ | せ, せい, そむ.く, そむ.ける |
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