せ
背
　
も
　
た
　
れ

noun

  1. back (of a chair), backrest.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
せ
背
　
も
　
た
　
れ
 背もたれ せもたれ ✔
せ
背
もた
凭
　
れ
 背凭れ せもたれ

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)