JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
裏 — back
- Reading
- リ・うら
- Meaning
- back; amidst; in; reverse; inside; palm; sole; rear; lining; wrong side
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
裏 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is リ・うら and it means back; amidst; in; reverse; inside; palm; sole; rear; lining; wrong side. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
裏 appears in everyday japanese words such as 裏 (reverse side), 裏口 (backdoor) and 裏返し (inside out).
Japanese words containing 裏
Frequently asked questions
What does 裏 mean in Japanese?
裏 means back; amidst; in; reverse; inside; palm; sole; rear; lining; wrong side in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 裏 read?
裏 is read リ・うら. Reading it inside real words — 裏 and 裏口 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 裏 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 裏 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 裏 in a word?
A common word containing 裏 is 裏 (うら) — "reverse side". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 裏 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 裏 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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