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裏

裏 — back, amidst, in

Learn the correct stroke order for 裏 (back), a 13-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 613 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)リri
Kun'yomi (訓読み)うらura
Strokes13
Radical衣
Frequency#812
Meaningsback, amidst, in, reverse, inside, palm, sole, rear, lining, wrong side

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

脳裏のうりone's mindnoun
表裏ひょうりfront and back; inside and outside; two sidesnoun
裏金うらがねbribenoun
裏口うらぐちbackdoor; rear entrance; rear exitnoun
裏側うらがわthe reverse (side); back (side); other sidenoun
裏道うらみちback lane; byway; back streetnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 裏 (back) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 13 strokes with radical 衣.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 裏 is #812, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

脳裏のうり — one's mind
表裏ひょうり — front and back; inside and outside; two sides
裏金うらがね — bribe

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (衣)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 裏 have?

The kanji 裏 (back) has 13 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 裏?

裏 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 裏 mean?

裏 means: back, amidst, in, reverse, inside, palm, sole, rear, lining, wrong side. On'yomi readings: リ. Kun'yomi readings: うら.

What JLPT level is 裏?

裏 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.