バックハグ

noun

hug from behind; back hug

A wasei-eigo term for embracing someone from behind, often with romantic or affectionate connotations. Common in casual conversation and social media.

wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from back hug

• 彼かれ氏しにバックハグされて、すごく嬉うれしかった。

  I was really happy when my boyfriend hugged me from behind.

• 写しゃ真しんを撮とるとき、後うしろからバックハグするのが好すきだ。

  When taking photos, I like to give a back hug from behind.