猫背 (ねこぜ) — bent back

猫背 is read ねこぜ and listed as a noun. Meaning: bent back; hunchback; stoop.

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Related words

Other words in the dictionary that share a kanji with 猫背.

  • 猫舌 ねこじた dislike of very hot food or drink
  • 山猫 やまねこ wildcat (European wildcat, Iriomote cat, Tsushima cat, etc.)
  • 子猫 こねこ kitten
  • 猫 ねこ cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus)
  • 背泳ぎ せおよぎ backstroke (swimming)
  • 背く そむく to run counter to
  • 背景 はいけい background
  • 背後 はいご back
  • 背広 せびろ business suit
  • 背骨 せぼね spine
  • 背丈 せたけ stature