裏
うら
opposite side; bottom; other side; side hidden from view
JLPT N4 Common word
Meanings
Noun
opposite side; bottom; other side; side hidden from view; undersurface; reverse side- rear; back; behind
- lining; inside
- in the shadows; behind the scenes; offstage; behind (someone's) back
- more (to something than meets the eye); hidden side (e.g. of one's personality); unknown circumstances; different side
All 10 meanings
- proof
- opposite (of a prediction, common sense, etc.); contrary
- inverse (of a hypothesis, etc.)
- bottom (of an inning); last half (of an inning)
Suffix
in (e.g. secret); with (e.g. success)
Example sentences
裏には裏がある。
There are wheels within wheels.
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This is the bottom of what inning?
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Every cloud has a silver lining.
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Hatred is the other side of cuteness.
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There is a parking lot behind the theater.
More examples (10)
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He can pull strings for you.
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Who's pulling the strings behind the scenes?
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There's gum stuck to the bottom of my shoe.
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There must be something at the back of the matter.
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There is a kitchen garden behind my house.
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There are complicated circumstances behind the matter.
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Behind her smile lies betrayal.
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I've written his address on the back of the envelope.
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There must be something at the back of this matter.
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Heads I win, tails you lose.