backward in Japanese
backward in Japanese is 後ろ, 後方 — backward means directed or moving toward the rear, or in the opposite direction to normal or expected.
backward in Japanese
後ろ
Pronounced: ushiro
In a direction opposite to the usual direction of movement.
後方
Pronounced: kōhō
In a direction opposite to the usual direction of movement.
What does "backward" mean?
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adj/adv Directed or moving toward the rear, or in the opposite direction to normal or expected.
"He took a backward glance before leaving the room."
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adj Less developed or advanced than expected, especially describing a place, culture, or way of thinking.
"Critics called the policy backward and out of step with modern attitudes."
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adj Reluctant or slow to act, learn, or come forward.
"He was oddly backward about asking for help even when he clearly needed it."
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backward in a sentence
- He took a backward glance before leaving the room.
- The car rolled backward down the hill.
- Critics called the policy backward and out of step with modern attitudes.
- Some visitors described the town as backward, because it still had no proper roads.
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What is "backward" in Japanese?
"backward" in Japanese is 後ろ, 後方. backward means: Directed or moving toward the rear, or in the opposite direction to normal or expected.
How do you pronounce 後ろ?
"backward" in Japanese is 後ろ, pronounced "ushiro".
How do you use "backward" in a sentence?
Example: "He took a backward glance before leaving the room." In Japanese, "backward" is 後ろ, 後方.
Are there other ways to say "backward" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "backward": 後ろ, 後方.
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