Quick answer
裏 is the kanji for "Back". The most common reading is うら (ura). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Back
Also : Reverse · Lining · Sole · Palm
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
13 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 裏 represents 'BACK'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of back.
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
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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