also: リヤ
Used as a noun, prefix, or adjectival noun to refer to the rear or back part of something, often in technical or mechanical contexts (e.g., cars, bicycles, devices).
On this motorcycle, the front and rear brakes work independently.
This car has a spacious rear seat.
The rear tire of my bicycle got a flat.
This motorcycle is rear-heavy, so it's stable in corners.
リアル ('real, realistic') sounds similar to リア ('rear') but has an unrelated meaning, so learners must not confuse the two loanwords.
Standard katakana spelling for the loanword 'rear'.
Alternate spelling; less common than リア.
Loanword from English 'rear'.