Meaning of 背後 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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背後JLPT 1
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Kana Readingはいご
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Romajihaigo
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi), nouns which may take the genitive case particle `no`
- Meaning
- back; rear
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- background; behind the scenes
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Example Sentences
背後, はいご used in context
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Solve the mystery lurking behind the murder!
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熱力学の背後には、第１巻で学んだ力学の法則にしたがう原子や分子の運動があります。
Behind thermodynamics lie the movements of atoms and molecules following the laws of motion learned in the first volume.
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彼女は背後から自分の名前を呼ばれてびっくりしているようであった。
She seemed surprised to hear her name called from behind.
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He has a wealthy supporter behind him.
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She twists around at a voice behind.
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The police say there's someone pulling string behind the scenes.
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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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