Word Meaning 背もたれ

せもたれ semotare

背もたれ is read as せもたれ (semotare) and means back (of a chair).

Meaning

English

  1. back (of a chair)

Reading

Kana

せもたれ

Romaji

semotare

Writing Variants

  • 背凭れ せもたれ semotare

Stroke Sequence

4 Characters • 18 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N3 Jōyō Grade 6 Kanken 5級 Related Words イス,椅子,クッション Rank 25042 Priority D

Related Vocabulary

Max. 12

背負う

せおう

to carry on one's back

背負い投げ

しょいなげ

seoi nage (judo)

背中

せなか

back (of the body)

背景

はいけい

backing

背広

せびろ

business suit

せい

height

背後

はいご

back

背任

はいにん

breach of trust

背番号

せばんごう

number on back of player's shirt

背く

そむく

to run counter to

背信

はいしん

betrayal

背泳ぎ

せおよぎ

backstroke (swimming)

Example Sentences

1

The first thing that came to my attention was the large sofa. It was covered in sober-coloured leather, and the seat and the back both looked wide and comfortable.