noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Refers to the back side of a building, structure, or area, often the less prominent or service side. Commonly used with の to modify nouns.
建物の裏手に駐車場がある。
There is a parking lot behind the building.
The garden at the back is quiet and relaxing.
Compound of 裏 (ura, 'back, reverse side') and 手 (te, 'hand, direction'). The combination yields the meaning 'back side' or 'rear direction'.