noun

  1. back (of a chair).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
 
背もたれ せもたれ
 
背凭れ せもたれ

Contained Kanji Breakdown

stature, height, back
せ ハイ そむ.く (6th, N3)
north
ホク きた ほっ (2nd, N5)
spoon, spoon or katakana hi radical (no. 21)
ヒ さじ (Kentei 1)
month, moon
つき ゲツ ガツ (1st, N5)