脊 — Stature / Height

Master (高手)せき, せ, せい

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脊 (readings: せき, せ, せい; Japanese kanji) means “Stature / Height”. 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 脊椎 (spine).

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What does 脊 mean?

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Kanji	脊
Meaning	Stature / Height
Readings	せき, せ, せい
Grade	Master (高手 · secondary school)
Curriculum	Jōyō kanji · Japanese secondary school (JLPT N1–N2)
Example	脊椎 (spine)

How to read 脊

脊 is read せき or せ or せい depending on the word.

Words with 脊

脊椎cột sống

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Updated: 2026-07-22