脊 — 10 strokes ／ Radical「月」
道2High school graduate / general ／ 10 strokes ／ Radical「月」
- On
- セキ
- Kun
- せ・せい
- Meaning
- spine; backbone
Origin
The linked joints of the backbone plus flesh: the spine that holds the body up.
Stroke order
Readings and examples
| セキ | 脊髄・脊柱 |
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Readings and example words from the official Jōyō kanji table.
Compounds
- 脊髄せきずい
spinal cord
- 脊柱せきちゅう
spinal column
Example
病院で脊髄の検査を受けた。
I had my spinal cord examined at the hospital.
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