Japanese symbol for “backlight”
逆光
ぎゃっこう
Romaji: gyakkou
backlight (in photography, etc.); illumination (of the subject) from behind
In Japanese, backlight is 逆光, read ぎゃっこう (gyakkou).
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
- n backlight (in photography, etc.); illumination (of the subject) from behind
Written forms: 逆光. Readings: ぎゃっこう、ぎゃくこう.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “backlight”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 逆光線 | ぎゃっこうせん gyakkousen | backlight (in photography, etc.); illumination (of the subject) from behind |
| バックライト | バックライト bakkuraito | backlight; backlighting |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 逆さ | さかさ sakasa | inverted; upside down; reversed |
| 逆転 | ぎゃくてん gyakuten | reversal (of a situation); turnaround; turnabout |
| 反逆 | はんぎゃく hangyaku | treason; treachery; mutiny |
| 逆境 | ぎゃっきょう gyakkyou | adverse circumstances; unfortunate situation; adversity |
| 逆戻り | ぎゃくもどり gyakumodori | retrogression; reversal; relapse |
| 逆らう | さからう sakarau | to go against; to oppose; to disobey |
| 観光 | かんこう kankou | sightseeing; tourism |
| 光景 | こうけい koukei | scene; spectacle; sight |
See also: Chinese symbol for “backlight”.
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