裏
Kanji · N2
裏 / back
Kanji for back, amidst, or in.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | リ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | うら | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
裏 carries the meaning back, amidst, or in.
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Common compounds with 裏
裏切りうらぎりtreachery / betrayal / perfidy
裏切り者うらぎりものbetrayer / traitor / turncoat
裏通りうらどおりside street / back street / alley
裏切るうらぎるto betray / to turn traitor / to double-cross
裏口うらぐちbackdoor / rear entrance / rear exit
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