Quick answer
裏 is the kanji for "Back". A common reading is うら (ura). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Back
Also : Palm · Sole · Rear · Amidst · Lining
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 裏 represents 'BACK'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of back.
On-reading: り — remember this sound by associating it with back. Kun-reading: うら.
Example Sentences
表だけでなく、裏の事情も理解してから判断することが重要です。
おもてだけでなく、うらのじじょうもりかいしてからはんだんすることがじゅうようです。
It's important to understand not only the surface but also the behind-the-scenes circumstances before making a judgment.
この案件の裏には、複雑な利害関係があります。
このあんけんのうらには、ふくざつなりがいかんけいがあります。
Behind this matter there are complex interests at stake.
Vocabulary using 裏
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