猫背
Meanings
1
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective
stoop; round shoulders; hunched back
Describes a posture where the back is rounded and the shoulders are hunched forward, like a cat arching its back. Can refer to the physical condition or a habitual posture. Often used with だ/な or の to modify nouns.
He looks shorter because he has a stoop.
I do stretches every day to fix my hunched back.
Usage patterns
- 猫背になるto develop a stoop / become hunched
Using a computer for long hours leads to a stooped posture.
- 猫背を直すto correct a stooped posture
I'm trying to correct my stooped posture in order to improve my stance.
- 猫背がひどいto have a severe stoop
His stoop is severe; his back is completely rounded.
- 猫背気味だto be somewhat stooped/hunched
I've been a bit stooped lately from lack of exercise.