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裏
On'yomi
リ
RI
Kun'yomi
うら
ura
back · amidst · in · reverse · inside · palm · sole · rear · lining · wrong side
Details
Strokes13
Frequency#812
Radical衣clothes(6)
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Strokes13
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'clothing' (衤) with 'village' (里), representing the inside of clothes or back of things. Means the opposite of front, hidden parts.
Symbolism
Symbolizes the reverse side, hidden aspects, and truth. Represents essence invisible on the surface and secret worlds.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Aiming for the mountain peak
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
表裏一体
ひょうりいったい
the two views (of an object) referring to the same thing; being inseparable like the two sides of an object; two sides of the same coin; the two views (of an object) referring to the same thing
裏面工作
りめんこうさく
string-pulling; backstage manoeuvering (maneuvering); string-pulling
裏をかく
うらをかく
To go behind; To outwit, to do the unexpected