noun

  1. backwater.
  2. standing with one's back to water (river, lake, etc.). Archaism.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
背水 はいすい

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)
water
みず スイ み (1st, N5)