Japanese

背景

はいけい
Meaning: background, context
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

背
景

Example sentences

It is necessary to investigate the background of the incident in detail.
夕焼け空を背景に、山の稜線が美しく浮かび上がっていた。
The ridge line of the mountain stood out beautifully against the evening sky.
その事件の背景は複雑怪奇で、真相を掴むのは難しい。
The background of that incident is complex and mysterious, and it is difficult to grasp the truth.
金色の背景に描かれた屏風が部屋を華やかにしている。
The folding screen painted on a gold background makes the room look gorgeous.
裁判官は、犯行の背景にある特別な事情を酌量した。
The judge took into account the special circumstances behind the crime.
彼は親の権力を背景に、狐仮虎威の振る舞いをしている。
Backed by his parents' power, he is acting like a fox borrowing a tiger's authority.

Usage Notes

Can refer to both physical backgrounds in art and the underlying circumstances of an event.

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