Japanese

うしろ
Meaning: back; behind; rear
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

あなたの後ろに立っている人を見てください。
Please look at the person standing behind you.
わっ、びっくりした!急に後ろから声をかけないでよ。
Wow, you scared me! Don't suddenly call out to me from behind.
後ろから声をかけて呼び止めた。
I called out from behind to stop them.
彼女は長い髪を後ろで一つに束ねた
She tied her long hair back into one.
彼女は後ろの方でくすくすと笑っていた。
She was giggling in the back.

Usage Notes

Refers to the space or direction opposite to the front of a person or object.

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