そむ
背
　
け
　
る

Ichidan verb, transitive verb

  1. to turn (one's face) away, to avert (one's eyes).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
そむ
背
　
け
　
る
 背ける そむける

Contained Kanji Breakdown

stature, height, back
せ　ハイ　そむ.く (6th, N3)
north
ホク　きた　ほっ (2nd, N5)
spoon, spoon or katakana hi radical (no. 21)
ヒ　さじ (Kentei 1)
month, moon
つき　ゲツ　ガツ (1st, N5)