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表裏
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 表裏.
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Entry
1
front and back; inside and outside; two sides; both sides
Examples
ベストを裏返さなくちゃ。表裏逆ですよ。
You need to reverse your vest. It's inside-out!
2
ひょうり only; Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Intransitive verb
duplicity; double-dealing; being two-faced
Examples
彼の言葉には表裏がない。
He is sincere in what he says.
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