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呂
“Spine / Backbone” in Japanese is 呂, read ro, ryo, sebone (ろ, りょ, せぼね). It is a Jōyō kanji taught in Japanese secondary school (junior & senior high) — the 高手 · Master tier beyond the grade 1–6 Kyōiku set, and appears in words such as 風呂 (bath).
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 呂 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Spine / Backbone |
| Readings | ろ, りょ, せぼね |
| Grade | Master (高手 · secondary school) |
| Curriculum | Jōyō kanji · Japanese secondary school (JLPT N1–N2) |
| Example | 風呂 (bath) |
How to read 呂
呂 is read ro (ろ) or ryo (りょ) or sebone (せぼね) depending on the word.
Words with 呂
- 風呂
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Updated: 2026-08-28