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behind-the-scenes story, inside story
A story or piece of information about the hidden, unofficial, or private side of an event, project, or situation. Often refers to things the public doesn't normally get to hear about.
The director shared behind-the-scenes stories about the production in an interview.
裏話 refers to the hidden or unofficial side of events that the public doesn't normally hear about. Composed of 裏 (back, hidden side) + 話 (story, talk).
Common collocations
- 裏話を聞く: to hear an inside story
- 裏話を語る: to tell behind-the-scenes stories
- 裏話を明かす: to reveal inside stories
- 制作の裏話: behind-the-scenes stories of a production
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Casual and conversational. Common in entertainment, sports, business, and political contexts. Often heard in interviews, talk shows, and fan events.