“Backdrop” in Japanese
Short answer
Backdrop in Japanese is “背景幕” (haikeimaku). Full meaning: backdrop (at the back of a stage), backcloth.
Other ways to say “Backdrop” in Japanese
背景
haikei background, scenery, backdrop, setting; background (of an incident, situation, etc.), circumstances, context; backing, support (from behind the scenes)
舞台背景
butaihaikei stage scenery, set, backdrop
はいけい
haikei background, scenery, backdrop, setting; background (of an incident, situation, etc.), circumstances, context; backing, support (from behind the scenes)
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