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背景

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 背景

いけい
Noun
Freq #2997
1

background; scenery; backdrop; setting

2

background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; context

3

backing; support (from behind the scenes)

Examples
彼は経済的背景がしっかりしている。
His economical backing is secure.

Kanji in this Word

9 strokes
Frequency: 696
JLPT N2
Grade 6

Meanings

stature
height
back
behind
disobey
defy
go back on
rebel

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ハイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
せい
そむ.く
そむ.ける
12 strokes
Frequency: 419
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

scenery
view

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケイ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
かげ
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