Quick answer
内 is the kanji for "Inside". It is a JLPT N3 kanji. The main reading is うち (uchi). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Inside
Also : Within · Among · House
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
4 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 内 represents 'INSIDE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of inside.
On-reading: ない — remember this sound by associating it with inside. Kun-reading: うち.
Example Sentences
社内のルールを守ります。
しゃないのるーるをまもります。
I follow the company's rules.
二時間以内に完成させます。
にじかんいないにかんせいさせます。
I'll complete it within two hours.
Vocabulary using 内
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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