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.
彼は行列の最後方に並んだ。
He lined up at the very back of the queue.
最後方の車両に乗ってください。
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'.