Translation guide
The spinal column is the series of vertebrae forming the backbone. In Japanese, the most common term is 背骨 (sebone), which literally means 'back bone'. Medical and formal contexts use 脊柱 (sekichū).
Referring to the spine in everyday conversation, anatomy, or health contexts.
The most common and natural word for 'spinal column' or 'backbone'. Used in daily life, health, and casual anatomy.
背骨 is the everyday word for backbone. 脊柱 is the formal anatomical term for the spinal column. 脊椎 refers to the vertebrae themselves and is used in compounds like 脊椎動物 (vertebrate).
背骨を伸ばして座ってください。
Please sit with your spine straight.
My spine hurts.
Medical and anatomical term for 'spinal column' or 'vertebral column'. Used by doctors, in textbooks, and formal contexts.
Learn the structure of the spinal column.
Refers to the vertebrae or the spine as a whole. Often used in compound medical terms like 脊椎動物 (vertebrate).
Vertebrates have a spinal column.