Spine

"Spine" in Japanese

本の背

(bound edge of a book)

気骨

kikotsu

(courage or assertiveness)

背表紙

sebyōshi

(bound edge of a book)

背骨

sebone

(backbone)

脊柱

sekichū

(backbone)

脊椎

sekitsui

(backbone)

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