背景
The circumstances or situation that prevail at a particular time or underlie an event; the context.
Examples
3 of 5写真の背景をぼかして撮った。
I took the photo with the background blurred.
歴史的背景を考慮に入れる必要があります。
It is necessary to take historical context into consideration.
彼が会社を辞めた背景、何か知ってる?
Do you know anything about the background of why he quit the company?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Hai (back) + Kei (scene/view). The scene in the back.
Quick Quiz
この小説を理解するには、当時の( )背景を知る必要がある。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 時代
Examples
写真の背景をぼかして撮った。
everydayI took the photo with the background blurred.
歴史的背景を考慮に入れる必要があります。
formalIt is necessary to take historical context into consideration.
彼が会社を辞めた背景、何か知ってる?
informalDo you know anything about the background of why he quit the company?
本論文では、研究の背景と目的を明確に述べる。
academicIn this paper, the background and purpose of the research are clearly stated.
経済状況の悪化を背景に、消費が冷え込んでいる。
businessAgainst the backdrop of worsening economic conditions, consumption is cooling down.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
文化的背景
cultural background
背景にある理由
the reason behind something
政治的背景
political background
Often Confused With
Usage Notes
Used both for physical backgrounds (in photos/theater) and abstract context (reasons behind an event).
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use 'back' or 'ushiro' when they should use 'haikei' for abstract context.
Memory Tip
Hai (back) + Kei (scene/view). The scene in the back.
Word Origin
Sino-Japanese; 'Hai' (back/rear) + 'Kei' (scenery).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
この小説を理解するには、当時の( )背景を知る必要がある。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 時代
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