後こう部ぶ

noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

rear; back part; stern

Refers to the rear section of a vehicle, vessel, or object. Often used with の to modify another noun.

• バスの後こう部ぶに座すわった。

  I sat in the rear of the bus.

• 船ふねの後こう部ぶが損そん傷しょうした。

  The stern of the ship was damaged.