うしろ

ushiro

noun★Beginner

informal

Back, rear

うしろに座ってください

Please sit at the back.

うしろを振り返った

He turned around to look behind.

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Can refer to physical position or metaphorical 'behind' in sequence.

うしろにat/behind the backうしろを振り返るto look behind

うしろからphrase

from behind

うしろを取るphrase

to take the rear position

In formal contexts, '後ろ' is often preferred over 'うしろ'.

Always use 'うしろ' with directional particles for clarity.

From Old Japanese 'ushiro', meaning 'behind' or 'rear'.

Common in everyday speech and writing. Often used with particles like 'に' (location) or 'を' (action).

うし

old or archaic term for 'behind'

root

ろ

suffix indicating direction or position

suffix

✎ Noted on May 2, 2026JA → EN