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背景
haikei
Description
「背景」は、絵や写真の後ろのほうに見えるものや、ものごとが起きた理由や事情のことです。
"背景" refers to what can be seen in the back of a picture or photo, or the reasons and circumstances behind events.
デザインや歴史の話など、いろいろな場面で使われます。
It is used in various contexts such as design and history.
Meanings
背景haikei
background of a picture, photo, or scene
写真の背景に山が見えます。
You can see mountains in the background of the photo.
背景haikei
circumstances or reason behind an event
事件の背景を調べています。
We are investigating the background of the incident.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
背 (back) + 景 (scene/view), literally the scene behind something.
- Nuance
背景 covers both visual backgrounds and abstract underlying causes.
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