裏
N4うら
[ura]
Definitions
1.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
opposite side; bottom; other side; side hidden from view; undersurface; reverse side
2.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
rear; back; behind
3.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
lining; inside
4.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
in the shadows; behind the scenes; offstage; behind (someone's) back
5.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
more (to something than meets the eye); hidden side (e.g. of one's personality); unknown circumstances; different side
6.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
proof
7.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
opposite (of a prediction, common sense, etc.); contrary
Less common meanings (2)
8.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)Jargon
inverse (of a hypothesis, etc.)
9.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)Jargon
bottom (of an inning); last half (of an inning)
Other Readings
「裏」 has another reading with different meanings.
Example Sentences
家の裏の庭で子供たちが遊んでいます。
I'm playing in the backyard.
家の裏に駐車場があります。
There's a parking lot behind the house.
紙の裏に名前を書いてください。
Please write your name on the back of the paper.