背筋を伸ばす
せすじをのばす
sesujiwonobasu
JMdict entry #2260380
- expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)Godan verb with 'su' ending to straighten up one's back (e.g. stand up straight, sit up straight); to hold one's head high
Kanji in this word
Example sentences
彼は背筋を伸ばして座っていた。
kare ha sesuji wo nobashi te suwaxtsu te i ta 。
He was sitting up straight.
背筋を伸ばしなさい。
sesuji wo nobashi nasai 。
Carry your head high.
背筋を伸ばして歩きなさい。
sesuji wo nobashi te aruki nasai 。
Carry your head high.