Meaning of 背景 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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背景JLPT 1
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Kana Readingはいけい
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Romajihaikei
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- background; scenery; backdrop; setting; circumstance; context
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- backing; support (from behind the scenes)
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Example Sentences
背景, はいけい used in context
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十字キーを上へ！するとＢＧＭが変わり、背景は魔王の居城へ・・・。
Hit up on the D-pad, and the background music will change as the background itself becomes the Demon King's castle....
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The trees looked black against the sky.
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His economical backing is secure.
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He explained the political background of the war on TV.
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Paint the trees against the background of the blue sky.
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The tower was seen clearly against the blue sky.
Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
stature, height, back, behind, disobey, defy, go back on, rebel
On: ハイ
Kun: せ, せい, そむ.く, そむ.ける
9 strokes
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