背景
Meanings
Refers to what is visually behind the main subject, such as scenery in a photo, painting, stage, screen, or story setting.
The background of the photo is a little dark.
In this painting, even the background is drawn in detail.
circumstances; context; background to a situation
Used for the circumstances, causes, or social context behind an event, statement, problem, or decision.
There are complicated circumstances behind the incident.
First, I will explain the background to how this policy was created.
backing; support from behind the scenes
Refers to influence, resources, or support standing behind someone or something, often in politics, business, or organizations.
He expanded his business with a major corporation backing him.
That candidate has the backing of a powerful support group.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉が背景に写るfor something to appear in the background (of a photo or scene)
Mount Fuji appears in the background of the photo.
- 〈事〉を背景にagainst the backdrop of ~; due to ~ as an underlying factor
Against the backdrop of rapid economic growth, consumption expanded.
- 背景を探るto look into the circumstances behind an event
The police are investigating the background of the case.
- 〈人〉が背景にいるfor someone to be backing or supporting from behind the scenes
A powerful politician was backing him behind the scenes for his election.
- 背景を描くto paint or draw the background of a picture or stage
The art club members painted the stage backdrop.