noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Refers to the rear section of a vehicle, vessel, or object. Often used with の to modify another noun.
バスの後部に座った。
I sat in the rear of the bus.
船の後部が損傷した。
The stern of the ship was damaged.
We loaded the cargo into the rear of the truck.
This ship has a propeller attached to its stern.