(ぶたいうら)

ぶたいうら
noun
backstage; behind the scenes
entertainmentmedia
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.
Many staff members work backstage.
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
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)
To expose the behind-the-scenes of politics.
成功(せいこう)舞台裏(ぶたいうら)(おお)苦労(くろう)あった
Behind the success were many hardships.
Knowing what goes on behind the scenes changes your impression.

Forms

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

Related words

Media usage

Often used in TV programs and documentaries that show "the making of" or insider perspectives on events, productions, or institutions. "○○舞台裏(ぶたいうら)" is a common program title format.