Japanese word

後ろ姿

Pronunciation

Romajiushirosugata

Meaning

  • nounback view

Example

写真に姉の後ろ姿が写っています。sha shin ni ane no ushi ro sugata ga utsu tte i ma su

The photo shows my sister from behind.

Illustration for 後ろ姿 (back view)

More examples

駅のホームから、遠ざかる友人の後ろ姿を見送りました。eki no hō mu ka ra tō za ka ru yū jin no ushi ro sugata o mi oku ri ma shi ta

I saw my friend from behind as they walked away from the station platform.

Core concept

Describes the visible figure of a person viewed from the rear, often drawing attention to the outline, clothing, or posture.

Common phrases

  • 後ろ姿を見送るushi ro sugata o mi oku ru

    watch someone walk away

  • 後ろ姿を見るushi ro sugata o mi ru

    see someone from behind

  • 後ろ姿が見えるushi ro sugata ga mi e ru

    someone's back is visible

Definition in Japanese

人の背中側から見た姿。hito no se naka gawa ka ra mi ta sugata

Word origin

It is formed from the native Japanese words 後ろ (ushiro, "back") and 姿 (sugata, "figure or appearance"), meaning a figure viewed from behind.

Usage tips

  • A story may use 後ろ姿 (ushirosugata) to show a person leaving or walking ahead while keeping the person's face out of the scene.

Other meanings

  • figure from behindnoun

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