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58 脊椎
Spine

WaniKani Jisho

Meaning

Primary

Spine

Secondary

Spinal Column, Backbone

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Reading

せきつい

Notes

Groups

    • 背 （せ） Height, Back, Spine

    • 脊椎 （せきつい） Spine, Spinal Column, Backbone

    • 骨髄 （こつずい） Bone Marrow, Marrow

    • 脊髄 （せきずい） Spinal Cord

    • 脊椎 （せきつい） Spine, Spinal Column, Backbone

Remarks

  • The Spine 脊椎 gives vertebrates stature 脊 and is sturdy like an oak 椎 so it can protect the spinal cord at its center.

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