後ろ

うしろ

Back, behind, rear

N5noun·ushiro

How to remember it

Kanji 後 means 'after/back'; read うしろ it points behind you.

Example sentences

  • 後ろを見てください。

    うしろをみてください。

    Please look behind.

  • 後ろに立っている人

    うしろにたっているひと

    the person standing behind

Usage

Spatial noun only; for 'later/after' use 後 (あと) instead.

Related words

背中

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