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What does 内 (うち, uchi) mean?

内 (うち, uchi) means inside; within (a period of time).

Quick facts
Readingうち
Romajiuchi
Part of speechnoun, adverb
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N4
うち
N4 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonuchi

inside; within (a period of time)

  1. 1noun · adverb inside; within
  2. 2noun · adverb while (e.g. one is young); during; within (e.g. a day)
  3. 3noun · adverb among; amongst; (out) of
  4. 4noun in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.); amidst; with (e.g. success)
  5. 5noun within oneself; one's feelings; inner thoughts

Example sentences

  • Let's go home while it's still light out.

  • Among the three people, two are students.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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