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How to say 'Back' in Japanese | バック

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The Japanese word for Back is 'Bakku', written as バック in Japanese.

    Meaning

    Back

    Reading

    Bakku

    Explanation

    The Japanese verbal noun 'バック (ばっく)' is derived from the English word 'back' and is commonly used in contexts related to moving backward or reversing. It is often used in sports, driving, or general movement. For example: The car is backing up「車がバックしている」(くるまがばっくしている). Please back up a little「少しバックしてください」(すこしばっくしてください). Additionally, 'バック' can also refer to support or backing in a metaphorical sense, such as in '彼のバックは強い (かれのばっくはつよい)' (He has strong backing).

    Part Of Speech

    verbal noun

    Frequency

    6149

    Composition

    katakana

    Handwriting

Katakana in the Word バック

This word contains 3 Katakana characters :

  • katakana

    Reading

    Ba
  • katakana

    Reading

    Ku
  • katakana

    Reading

    Tsu

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'Bakku' means 'Back' .

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