(ぶたいうら)

ぶたいうら
noun
backstage; behind the scenes
1. backstage; the area behind a stage
the part of a theater or performance venue not visible to the audience
舞台裏(ぶたいうら)見学(けんがく)した。
I toured the backstage area.
舞台裏(ぶたいうら)では大勢(おおぜい)のスタッフが(はたら)いている。
Many staff members work backstage.
公演(こうえん)舞台裏(ぶたいうら)密着(みっちゃく)した番組(ばんぐみ)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(こうえん)舞台裏(ぶたいうら)密着(みっちゃく)した番組(ばんぐみ)だ。
It's a program that goes behind the scenes of the performance.
政治(せいじ)舞台裏(ぶたいうら)(あば)く。
To expose the behind-the-scenes of politics.
成功(せいこう)舞台裏(ぶたいうら)には(おお)くの苦労(くろう)があった。
Behind the success were many hardships.
舞台裏(ぶたいうら)()ると印象(いんしょう)()わる。
Knowing what goes on behind the scenes changes your impression.

FORMATION:
舞台(ぶたい) (stage) + (うら) (back, behind) → behind the stage

RELATED WORDS:

  • 楽屋(がくや) (dressing room, backstage)
  • 裏側(うらがわ) (back side, behind)
  • 内幕(うちまく) (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(ぶたいうら)" is a common program title format.