na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
back-facing; backwards
Describes a physical orientation with one's back turned, or a direction opposite to forward. Often used for posture, seating, or movement.
Antonyms: 前向き
彼は後ろ向きに座って窓の外を見ていた。
He sat facing backwards, looking out the window.
後ろ向きに歩くと危ないですよ。
It's dangerous to walk backwards.
na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
backward-looking; retrogressive; negative
Describes an attitude, policy, or mindset that is resistant to change, focused on the past, or pessimistic. Often used in contrast with 前向き (forward-looking, positive).
Antonyms: 前向き
後ろ向きな考え方では何も進まない。
Nothing will progress with a backward-looking way of thinking.
彼の提案は後ろ向きで、改革にはならない。
His proposal is retrogressive and won't lead to reform.