noun
headband tied at the back
A traditional Japanese headband (鉢巻き) tied at the back of the head, often associated with determination or effort. Contrasts with 向こう鉢巻き, which is tied at the front.
See also: 向こう鉢巻き
彼は後ろ鉢巻きを締めて、試験勉強に励んだ。
He tied a headband at the back and threw himself into studying for the exam.
Standard spelling with okurigana.
Variant without the final okurigana き.
Abbreviated form; less common.
Compound of 後ろ (ushiro, 'back') and 鉢巻き (hachimaki, 'headband'). The exact historical origin is uncertain, but it refers to the practice of tying a headband at the back rather than the front.