NichiDict

裏表

うらおもて
[uraomote]

Meanings

1.Noun

back and front; inside and outside; both sides

2.Noun

inside out (e.g. clothing)

3.Noun

double-dealing; two faces (cf. two-faced)

4.Noun

outward appearance and actual condition; inner workings

Examples

封筒の裏表を確認した。

I checked the front and back of the envelope.

シャツの裏表を間違えていた。

I had my shirt on inside out.

紙の裏表を使って印刷すれば、節約になる。

Printing on both sides of the paper helps save resources.