傴僂

背虫、 屈背

Readings

Kana: せむし、くぐせ

Romaji: semushi, kuguse

Definition

noun

1

hunchback; humpback; crookback

Note: word usually written using kana alone; sensitive

See also: 猫背

Kanji

傴

Readings: ク、 ウ、 かが.む、 せむし

Meanings: bend over, stoop, bow

僂

Readings: ロウ、 ル、 かが.む

Meaning: bend over

背

Readings: ハイ、 せ、 せい、 そむ.く、 そむ.ける

Meanings: stature, height, back, behind, disobey, defy, go back on, rebel

虫

Readings: チュウ、 キ、 むし

Meanings: insect, bug, temper

屈

Readings: クツ、 かが.む、 かが.める

Meanings: yield, bend, flinch, submit