1.
backstage; the area behind a stage
the part of a theater or performance venue not visible to the audience
舞台裏を見学した。
I toured the backstage area.
舞台裏では大勢のスタッフが働いている。
Many staff members work backstage.
公演の舞台裏に密着した番組だ。
It's a program that goes behind the scenes of the performance.
2.
behind the scenes; inner workings
the hidden aspects of something, the unseen processes or activities
公演の舞台裏に密着した番組だ。
It's a program that goes behind the scenes of the performance.
政治の舞台裏を暴く。
To expose the behind-the-scenes of politics.
成功の舞台裏には多くの苦労があった。
Behind the success were many hardships.
舞台裏を知ると印象が変わる。
Knowing what goes on behind the scenes changes your impression.
FORMATION:
舞台 (stage) + 裏 (back, behind) → behind the stage
RELATED WORDS:
- 楽屋 (dressing room, backstage)
- 裏側 (back side, behind)
- 内幕 (inside story)
- バックステージ (backstage - loanword)
MEDIA USAGE:
Often used in TV programs and documentaries that show "the making of" or insider perspectives on events, productions, or institutions. "○○の舞台裏" is a common program title format.