Kanji
What does the kanji 裏 mean?
裏 means the back, reverse side; inside. On'yomi リ. Kun'yomi うら.
Quick facts| On'yomi | リ |
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| Kun'yomi | うら |
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| Strokes | 13 |
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| Main radical | 衣 |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N2 |
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裏On'yomi リKun'yomi うら
N2 · estimated, JLPT framework13 strokes
the back, reverse side; inside
Memory hook
The village (里) wrapped inside the garment (衣), on the inside and the back — REVERSE SIDE, INSIDE.
Stroke order · 13 strokes
Common words
- 裏うらback, reverse side; behind
- 裏切るうらぎるto betray
- 裏返すうらがえすto turn inside out, to flip over
More words with this kanji
- 裏口うらぐちback door; an illicit shortcut
- 裏返しうらがえしinside out, reversed; the opposite
