English–Japanese
“background” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihaikei
Example
この写真は背景が青いです。ko no sha shin wa hai kei ga ao i de su
The background of this photo is blue.
How to say “background” in Japanese
“Background” in Japanese is 背景 (haikei).
Covers what stands behind a person or event and helps define how it is seen or understood.
Example sentences with 背景
会議の背景を知ると、ニュースがもっと分かりやすくなります。kai gi no hai kei o shi ru to nyū su ga mo tto wa ka ri ya su ku na ri ma su
Knowing the background of the meeting makes the news easier to understand.
Tips for using 背景
- In everyday English, background can mean the information behind a situation, such as someone's work or family history, not only the part of a picture behind its subject.