1.
back, reverse side
The opposite side from the front.
裏 means the back side, reverse, or hidden aspect of something.
SENSE 1 - PHYSICAL BACK:
SENSE 2 - HIDDEN/BEHIND SCENES:
CONTRAST:
表 (front, surface) ↔ 裏 (back, reverse)
IDIOMS:
COMPOUNDS:
- 裏切る: to betray
- 裏口: back door/entrance
Related Words
Antonym:
表 (front, surface)