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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.
映画の裏話を聞いた。
I heard a behind-the-scenes story about the movie.
監督が制作の裏話をインタビューで語った。
The director shared behind-the-scenes stories about the production in an interview.
あの有名な契約にはいろいろな裏話があって、関係者しか知らない事実が多い。
There are many inside stories behind that famous deal, with lots of facts known only to those involved.
USAGE:
A casual, conversational word. People enjoy hearing 裏話 because they reveal what really happened behind the public face of events. Common in entertainment, business, and politics.
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