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Meanings

reverse
inside
palm
sole
rear
lining
wrong side

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
うち
うら

Common Words

Freq #180
1

Common noun; Adverb (fukushi)

inside; within

Examples
エイズが私が生きているうちに治ることを願っているよ。
I have a dream that AIDS will be cured in my lifetime.
2

Word usually written using kana alone; Common noun; Adverb (fukushi)

while (e.g. one is young); during; within (e.g. a day); in the course of

Examples
あの少年は店から店を歩いているうちに盗み癖がでてしまった。
The young boy got sticky fingers when he walked into stores.
3

Word usually written using kana alone; Common noun; Adverb (fukushi); As 〜のうち

among; amongst; (out) of; between

Examples
私の息子二人のうち、一人は教師で、もう一人は医者です。
One of my sons is a teacher, and the other is a doctor.
教会は私の家とあなたの家のにあります。
The church is between my house and yours.
4

Word usually written using kana alone; Common noun; Also 裡, 裏; as 〜のうちに after a noun representing a state or condition

in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.); amidst; with (e.g. success)

Examples
うちで働いてみたいかね」とウッドさんが尋ねました。
"Would you like to work for me, Tony?" asked Mr Wood.
5

Common noun

within oneself; one's feelings; inner thoughts

6

内 only; Word usually written using kana alone; Common noun

we; our company; our organization

Examples
うちの一番腕利きの交渉者はいつも強引に有利な取り引きをする。
Our best negotiators always drive a hard bargain.
7

内 only; Word usually written using kana alone; Common noun; Also 家

one's home; one's family

8

内 only; Common noun

my spouse; my husband; my wife

9

内 only; Common noun; In a letter after the husband's name

signed on behalf of (husband's name) by his wife

10

内 only; Word usually written using kana alone; Pronoun; Kansai-ben; Primarily used by women and children

I; me

11

内 only; Archaic; Common noun

imperial palace grounds

12

内 only; Archaic; Common noun

emperor

うり
脳裡
Noun
Freq #3905
1

one's mind

Examples
危険だという考えはその時、私の脳裏を横切らなかった。
No idea of danger crossed my mind then.
胸のうち
むねのうち
胸の裡
Expression
Noun
Freq #9873
1

what's in one's heart; one's emotional state; what one feels

秘密裡
みつ
Noun
Freq #14179
1

Usu. adverbially as 〜に

(in) secrecy; behind closed doors

Examples
和平交渉がすでに秘密裡に開始されたとのことです。
It is rumored that secret peace talks have already begun.
Suffix
Freq #18415
1

After a noun that represents a state or condition; often as 〜裏に

in (e.g. secret); with (e.g. success)

ろり
Noun
Freq #36423
1

sunken hearth; sunken fireplace

Examples
私たちはいろりの周りに座りました。
We sat round the fire.
庫裡
Noun
Freq #67504
1

Buddhism

temple kitchen; monastery kitchen

2

Buddhism

quarters of a head priest (and his family)

禁裡
んり
Noun
Freq #74608
1

Imperial Palace; Imperial Court

胸裡
ょうり
Noun
Freq #96922
1

one's heart; one's mind (feelings, bosom)

成功裡
いこうり
Noun
~の Adj.
Freq #101632
1

Oft. adverbially as 成功裏に

(with a) successful outcome; (ending in) success

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