Meaning of 裏 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
-
裏JLPT 4
-
Kana Readingうら
-
Romajiura
-
Word Senses
-
- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- bottom (or another side that is hidden from view); undersurface; opposite side; reverse side
-
- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- rear; back; behind (the house)
-
- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- lining; inside
-
- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- out of sight; behind the scenes
-
- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- proof
-
- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- opposite (of a prediction, common sense, etc.)
-
- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- inverse (of a hypothesis, etc.)
-
- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- bottom (of an inning); last half (of an inning)
-
Example Sentences
裏, うら used in context
-
There's gum stuck to the back of my shoe.
-
There are wheels within wheels.
-
There are wheels within wheels.
-
Mrs Tanaka's characteristic curly hair was sticking up behind her ear.
-
With most things there's both what you see and what's behind it.
-
裏に何かあると思わずにはいられなかった。
I could not but suspect that there was something behind it.
Related Study Lists
Study lists that include this entry
Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
back, amidst, in, reverse, inside, palm, sole, rear, lining, wrong side
On: リ
Kun: うら
13 strokes
Go beyond looking it up
Turn every word you look up into a word you actually know
You found the word. Now make it stick. Nihongo Master connects the dictionary directly to your personal study system so one click is all it takes.
- Save to personal study lists
- Drill with spaced repetition until it sticks
- Print handwriting practice sheets
- Test yourself with skill quizzes
- Track progress across every word you study
No credit card required. Cancel anytime.
Earn with Nihongo Master
Love Japanese? Share it and get paid.
Join the Nihongo Master affiliate program. Share your link and earn 30% on every payment your referrals make, for as long as they stay subscribed.
- 30% lifetime recurring commission
- 60-day referral cookie
- No approval needed — start right away
- Monthly payouts via PayPal