Word details

裏表

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 裏表.

Dictionary

Entry

裏表らおもてNounFreq #18616
1

back and front; inside and outside; both sides

2

inside out (e.g. clothing)

3

double-dealing; two faces (cf. two-faced)

Examples
お前のすることには裏表がある。
You are two-faced.
4

outward appearance and actual condition; inner workings

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

back, amidst, in, reverse, inside, palm, sole, rear, lining, wrong side

13 strokesFrequency 812JLPT N2Grade 6

On

Kun

うら

surface, table, chart, diagram

8 strokesFrequency 77JLPT N2Grade 3

On

ヒョウ

Kun

おもて-おもてあらわ.すあらわ.れるあら.わす

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