裏: the kanji for back; reverse side
裏 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means back; reverse side. Below are its readings, 6 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
裏 is written in 13 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
裏 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 6 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
リ (ri)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 裏面りめん · rimen | back side; reverse |
| 表裏ひょうり · hyōri | both sides; two-facedness |
| 脳裏のうり · nōri | the back of one's mind |
うら (ura)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 裏うら · ura | back; reverse side |
| 裏口うらぐち · uraguchi | back door |
| 裏側うらがわ · uragawa | reverse side; behind |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 申込書の裏面もご覧ください。Mōshikomisho no rimen mo goran kudasai.Please also look at the back of the application form.
- 店の裏口から荷物を入れた。Mise no uraguchi kara nimotsu o ireta.We brought the goods in through the shop's back door.
- 家の裏に小さな畑がある。Ie no ura ni chiisana hatake ga aru.There is a small field behind the house.
- 月の裏側は地球からは見えない。Tsuki no uragawa wa chikyū kara wa mienai.The far side of the moon cannot be seen from Earth.
- あの日の光景が今も脳裏に残っている。Ano hi no kōkei ga ima mo nōri ni nokotte iru.The scene from that day still stays in my mind.
Questions about 裏
How many strokes does 裏 have?
裏 is written in 13 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 裏?
The on readings are ri (リ). The kun readings are ura (うら).
What JLPT level is 裏?
N2. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N2 is designed to match the former Level 2.
More JLPT N2 kanji
Places, land and buildings
Executive Japanese by CCN is one-on-one online Japanese for managers and directors doing business in Japan.
Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 裏
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.