VocabJLPT N1
back (side)
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. back (side)
  2. 2. reverse
  3. 3. B side (of a record)
  4. 4. secret levels
This noun refers to the back side or reverse surface of something, such as the back of a card, sign, or piece of paper. It is the opposite of 表面 (おもて面) and is commonly used when giving instructions like "flip it over."

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Wait, there's another store's name still on the back of the sign!

Sentence 2

Are you kidding me? Don't hide the important stuff on the back of the page!

Sentence 3

Wait, is it true there are warnings on the back of the map?

Sentence 4

Sigh, using the back of a piece of scrap paper... I'm so cheap.

Sentence 5

I wrote the shopping list on the back of that note on the fridge.