背く

• 読み: そむく
• ローマ字: somuku
• 漢字の分解: 背 (hai/se/somu) — back, turn away, defy
• 発音: /so.mɯ.kɯ/

意味

To go against; to disobey; to defy; to run counter to expectations or rules.

A Group 1 (godan) intransitive verb meaning to turn one's back on something — to disobey, betray, or act contrary to. Used for defying rules, expectations, trust, or moral principles. Carries a strong moral weight, often implying betrayal or serious defiance rather than casual disagreement.

例文

1. 親の期待に背いて自分の道を選んだ。
2. 法律に背く行為は許されない。
3. 友人の信頼に背くようなことはしたくない。

使い方ガイド

場面: morality, law, relationships

トーン: serious

起源と歴史

From the kanji 背 (back, spine), which combines 月 (flesh/body) with 北 (north — two people facing away from each other). The verb literally means to turn one's back on someone or something.

文化的背景

時代: Classical

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Universal