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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.
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
REGISTER:
Casual and conversational. Common in entertainment, sports, business, and political contexts. Often heard in interviews, talk shows, and fan events.
RELATED TERMS:
- 裏事情: behind-the-scenes circumstances
- 内幕: inside story (slightly more negative, implying scandal)
- 秘話: secret story (more literary or dramatic)