裏庭

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: It is read うらにわ. 裏 means the back and 庭 a yard or garden, forming a word for the outdoor space behind a house or building.
• Basic usage: It is used for activities such as gardening or playing in the yard behind a building. The example describes growing tomatoes and herbs there.
  • 裏庭でトマトとハーブを育てている。

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• The rear of a building versus its yard
  • 裏庭 specifically names the yard behind a building. It is more specific than 建物の裏, which can include a path or wall at the rear.