うら
ura
JLPT N213 strokesKanjiLevel 64 - JLPT N2

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うら/ uraon/ ri

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

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Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The kanji 裏 represents 'BACK'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of back.

Reading ·

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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