326
裏
Back, Reverse, Opposite Side
うら (ura)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Many Japanese maps and tickets use 表 (front) and 裏 (back) to indicate which side to read. The expression 裏口 (back entrance) is also common in everyday life.
Memory Trick
Imagine flipping over a playing card to see its hidden back side. That opposite side helps you remember 裏 means 'back' or 'reverse.'
Readings
Onyomi: リ (ri)
Kunyomi: うら (ura)
Example Words
裏
うら (ura)
Back side
裏口
うらぐち (uraguchi)
Back entrance
裏側
うらがわ (uragawa)
Reverse side
裏表
うらおもて (uraomote)
Front and back
Example Sentence
紙 の 裏 に 名前 を 書いてください。
かみ の うら に なまえ を かいてください。
kami no ura ni namae o kaite kudasai
Please write your name on the back of the paper.