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[()·たけ()]
setake
noun

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[せい()·たけ()]
seitake

English Meaning(s) for 背丈

noun
  1. stature; height

Definition and Synonyms for 背丈

Stature (of a standing person) the distance from head to foot
Synonyms: だけ, , , 上背, , , 背丈, 身丈, 身の丈, 身長
Tallness the vertical dimension of extension
Synonyms: , , 背丈, 高い, 高さ
Tallness distance from the base of something to the top
Synonyms: , , 背丈, 高い, 高さ

Meanings for each kanji in 背丈

» stature; height; back; behind; disobey; defy; go back on; rebel
» length; 10feet; measure; Mr.; Ms.; height; stature; all (one has); only; that's all; merely

Categories 背丈 is a member of

Dimension the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)
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Bodily Property an attribute of the body
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 背丈

Sample Sentences for 背丈

He is as tall as his father.
How tall is your youngest brother?
I'm now about as tall as my father.
My brother is as tall as me.
He's almost as tall as me.

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