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stature, height

JLPT N1 10 strokes
Kun'yomi
せ・せい
On'yomi
セキ
Radical
· moon (moon, month, also flesh)

脊 means "stature, height". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 10 strokes. It is read せ・せい in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and セキ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

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Common questions

What does the kanji 脊 mean?
脊 means "stature, height". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 脊 have?
脊 is written in 10 strokes.
How is 脊 read?
It is read せ・せい in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and セキ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 脊?
脊 is a JLPT N1 kanji.