(adv) out of view of the public; behind the scenes, Example:Working backstage to gain political support for his proposal; many private deals were made backstage at the convention
[ひとみ, hitomi] (n) (1) (obsc) hole in the curtains to allow someone backstage to see the audience (in kabuki theatre); (2) (obsc) (See 人目) public observation; feel of being watched; casual observers