also: リヤ
Used as a noun, prefix, or adjectival noun to refer to the rear or back part of something, often in technical or mechanical contexts (e.g., cars, bicycles, devices).
この車はリアシートが広い。
This car has a spacious rear seat.
On this motorcycle, the front and rear brakes work independently.
The rear tire of my bicycle got a flat.
このバイクはリアが重いので、コーナーで安定する。
This motorcycle is rear-heavy, so it's stable in corners.
リアル ('real, realistic') sounds similar to リア ('rear') but has an unrelated meaning, so learners must not confuse the two loanwords.
real-life friend
being in love with an idol or actor; fan in love with a celebrity
rear seat; back seat
back panel
rear engine
rear drive
Standard katakana spelling for the loanword 'rear'.
Alternate spelling; less common than リア.
Loanword from English 'rear'.