actual and hidden; behind the scenes; true (hidden) state
Refers to the real situation or truth that is hidden behind an outward appearance; often contrasted with 表向き (public/official stance).
Antonyms: 表向き
No one knows his true face behind the public persona.
inside out; face down
Describes something turned so that the inner side or back side is showing; used for clothing (e.g., socks inside out) or objects like cards placed face down.
Your socks are inside out.
Officially he agrees, but behind the scenes he is against it.
Please place the cards face down.
outward appearance; ostensible; public; official
Compound of 裏 (ura, 'back, reverse') + 向き (muki, 'direction, orientation'). The meaning follows naturally from the components.