うしろ

ushiro
nounBeginner
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.

💡

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

Collocations

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

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

うしろからphrase
from behind
うしろを取るphrase
to take the rear position

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

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

Gold Rule

Directional Context

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

📖Word Origin

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

📝Usage Notes

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

Word Breakdown

うし
old or archaic term for 'behind'
root
+
suffix indicating direction or position
suffix
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