inside story; hidden circumstances; lowdown
Refers to the real, often undisclosed background or inner workings of a situation, especially in politics, business, or organizations.
The reporter is investigating the inside story behind the incident.
Someone familiar with the company's hidden circumstances blew the whistle.
Standard kanji spelling.
Katakana spelling sometimes used for emphasis or in informal writing.
Compound of 裏 (ura, 'back, reverse side') and 事情 (jijō, 'circumstances, situation'). The combination naturally yields the meaning of 'hidden circumstances' or 'inside story'.