back

Translation

背中 / 後ろ / 裏 / 支援する

Meaning 1: Body Part

The rear surface of the human body, from the shoulders to the hips. It also refers to the part of an object furthest from the front or the act of providing support.

肩から腰までの人間の体の後ろ側の部分。また、物の正面から最も遠い部分や、誰かを支援する行為を指すこともあります。

Examples

• He hurt his back playing football.
  彼はサッカーをしていて背中を痛めた。
• The back of the house needs painting.
  家の裏側を塗装する必要がある。

Meaning 2: Location

The side or part of an object that is furthest from the front.

Examples

• The back of the house needs painting.
• Please sit at the back of the room.

Meaning 3: Direction

Towards the rear; in the opposite direction from the front.

Examples

• Step back from the edge.
• He looked back at the house.

Meaning 4: Support

To support or help someone.

Examples

• I'll back you up in the meeting.
• She backed her son's decision.

Meaning 5: Movement

To move backwards.

Examples

• The car backed into the parking space.
• He backed away slowly.