背中合わせ

せなかあわせ

Meanings

1. Noun back-to-back; facing in opposite directions
2. two sides of the same coin; inextricably linked (esp. with something dangerous or undesirable)
3. on bad terms; at odds

Kanji

• 背 back. Read as せ.
• 中 middle. Read as なか.
• 合 fit. Read as あわせる.

Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists