後方(こうほう)

こうほう
noun
rear; behind; back
1. rear; behind; the back
The area or direction behind something or someone. A somewhat formal word for the space to the rear.
後方(こうほう)を確認(かくにん)する。
To check behind.
後方(こうほう)から救急車(きゅうきゅうしゃ)が近(ちか)づいてきた。
An ambulance was approaching from behind.
バスの後方(こうほう)の席(せき)に座(すわ)ったら、揺(ゆ)れがひどかった。
When I sat in the seats at the back of the bus, the shaking was terrible.

後方(こうほう) means the rear or the area behind. More formal than 後(うし)ろ, often used in driving, military, and public announcement contexts.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 後方(こうほう)確認(かくにん): rear check (driving)
  • 後方(こうほう)支援(しえん): rear support, logistics (military)
  • 後方(こうほう)から: from behind
  • 後方(こうほう)注意(ちゅうい): watch your back

CONTRAST:

  • 前方(ぜんぽう): the front, ahead (opposite)
  • 後(うし)ろ: behind (everyday, casual)
  • 後方(こうほう): behind (formal, technical)

HOMOPHONE:
広報(こうほう) (public relations) has the same pronunciation but completely different meaning and kanji.

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Added 2026.3.24 19:02 · Revised 2026.3.29 13:19
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