Japanese word

後方

Pronunciation

Romajikōhō

Meaning

  • nounback

Example

教室の後方に座ります。kyō shitsu no kō hō ni suwa ri ma su

I sit at the back of the classroom.

Illustration for 後方 (back)

More examples

私の後方から大きな声が聞こえます。watashi no kō hō ka ra ō ki na koe ga ki ko e ma su

I can hear a loud voice from behind me.

Core concept

Describes a position or direction behind a reference point, especially in a formal or organized setting.

Common phrases

  • 後方に座るkō hō ni suwa ru

    sit at the back

  • 後方を見るkō hō o mi ru

    look behind

Similar words

後ろushiro: The place or direction behind someone or something in everyday language.
背後haigo: The space or direction behind a person or object, with a formal written tone.

Definition in Japanese

基準となる場所や物の背後に当たる位置や方向。ki jun to na ru ba sho ya mono no hai go ni a ta ru i chi ya hō kō

Word origin

後方 (kōhō) combines 後 (kō, "behind") and 方 (hō, "direction"), giving it the sense of the direction or area at the back.

Usage tips

  • 後方 (kōhō) appears often in formal directions and announcements, while 後ろ (ushiro) is more common in everyday conversation.

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