Japanese symbol for “back”
後ろ
うしろ
Romaji: ushiro
back; behind; rear
In Japanese, back is 後ろ, read うしろ (ushiro).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- adj-no, n back; behind; rear
Written forms: 後ろ、後. Readings: うしろ.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “back”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 背中 | せなか senaka | back (of the body) |
| 背後 | はいご haigo | back; rear |
| 奥 | おく oku | inner part; interior; back (of a drawer, one's throat, etc.) |
| バック | バック bakku | back; rear |
| 後方 | こうほう kouhou | rear; back; behind |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 最後 | さいご saigo | end; conclusion |
| 今後 | こんご kongo | from now on; hereafter |
| 午後 | ごご gogo | afternoon; p.m. |
| 後半 | こうはん kouhan | second half; latter half |
| 直後 | ちょくご chokugo | immediately following |
See also: Chinese symbol for “back”.
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