backstory in Japanese
backstory in Japanese is バックストーリー, 背景, 裏話 — backstory means the background history of a person or character that explains who they are and why they act as they do, even though it isn't shown directly.
backstory in Japanese
バックストーリー
Pronounced: bakkusutōrī
The previous experiences and life of a person, specifically (narratology, especially in, _, film, television) a character in a dramatic work.
背景
Pronounced: haikei
The previous experiences and life of a person, specifically (narratology, especially in, _, film, television) a character in a dramatic work.
裏話
Pronounced: urabanashi
The previous experiences and life of a person, specifically (narratology, especially in, _, film, television) a character in a dramatic work.
What does "backstory" mean?
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noun The background history of a person or character that explains who they are and why they act as they do, even though it isn't shown directly.
"The film reveals the villain's backstory in a flashback halfway through."
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noun A made-up personal history someone tells others to hide their real past or intentions.
"The con artist had invented an elaborate backstory to gain his victims' trust."
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backstory in a sentence
- The film reveals the villain's backstory in a flashback halfway through.
- Every character in the novel has a rich backstory that shapes their choices.
- The con artist had invented an elaborate backstory to gain his victims' trust.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "backstory" in Japanese?
"backstory" in Japanese is バックストーリー, 背景, 裏話. backstory means: The background history of a person or character that explains who they are and why they act as they do, even though it isn't shown directly.
How do you pronounce バックストーリー?
"backstory" in Japanese is バックストーリー, pronounced "bakkusutōrī".
How do you use "backstory" in a sentence?
Example: "The film reveals the villain's backstory in a flashback halfway through." In Japanese, "backstory" is バックストーリー, 背景, 裏話.
Are there other ways to say "backstory" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "backstory": バックストーリー, 背景, 裏話.
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