noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
hindmost; farthest back; outermost
Refers to the very back or rearmost position in a group, line, or formation. Often used in spatial or positional contexts.
He lined up at the very back of the queue.
Please board the rearmost car.
Antonym: the frontmost row or position.
Compound of 最 (most) + 後方 (rear, behind). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the spelling is conventionally associated with the meaning 'rearmost'.