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裏
裏 (readings: り, うら; Japanese kanji) means “reverse side / back”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 裏側 (the back side).
What does 裏 mean?
| Kanji | 裏 |
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| Meaning | reverse side / back |
| Readings | り, うら |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 裏
裏 is read り or うら depending on the word.
Example words with 裏
| Example | 裏側 (the back side) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14