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What is the Kanji for 'Inside' and 'Rear'? | 裏

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Inside' and 'Rear', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Inside' and 'Rear' is 裏.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Inside, Rear

    Reading

    kunyomiうら

    ura

    onyomi

    ri

    Parts

    Lid Hometown

    Example Word

    裏返し: inside out. The Japanese verbal noun '裏返し (うらがえし)' means 'inside out' or 'reversed'. It is used to describe something that is turned inside out or flipped, often referring to clothing or objects. It can also metaphorically describe a situation or meaning that is the opposite of what is expected. For example: She wore her shirt inside out「彼女はシャツを裏返しに着ていた」(かのじょはシャツをうらがえしにきていた). The meaning of his words was the opposite of what he said「彼の言葉は裏返しの意味だった」(かれのことばはうらがえしのいみだった). This term is commonly used in everyday conversation and can be applied to both literal and figurative contexts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    497

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    radical

    Meaning

    Lid

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hometown

Words Using

This kanji is used in 7 words:

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    Meaning

    City, Market

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    Meaning

    Capital

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    Say

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    Death, Deceased

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    Clothes

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    Meaning

    Emperor, Sovereign

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    Profound, Mysterious

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    Meaning

    Great man, Magnificent

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    Meaning

    Inn, Pavilion

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    Meaning

    Pity, Sorrow

    kanji

    Meaning

    Inmost, Inner heart

    kanji

    Meaning

    Praise

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 9 kanji contain the part 里 as well.

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    Meaning

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    Meaning

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    Meaning

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    Measure, Quantity

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    Meaning

    Silent, Shut up

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    Meaning

    Juvenile

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    Meaning

    Bury

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rin, Thousandth

Learn the Kanji

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What does 裏 mean?

裏 means 'Inside' and 'Rear'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Sixth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.