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[うら()·おもて()]
uraomote
noun

English Meaning(s) for 裏表

noun
  1. back and front; inside and outside; both sides
  2. inside out (e.g. clothing)
  3. double-dealing; two faces (cf. two-faced)
  4. outward appearance and actual condition; inner workings

Definition and Synonyms for 裏表

Inverse something inverted in sequence or character or effect
Synonyms: あべこべ, インバース, 反対, 裏腹, 裏表, , , 逆さ

Meanings for each kanji in 裏表

» back; amidst; in; reverse; inside; palm; sole; rear; lining; wrong side
» surface; table; chart; diagram

Categories 裏表 is a member of

Oppositeness the relation between opposed entities
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Sample Sentences for 裏表

He was a jester, and nothing more. He felt no pain; he was a jester, and nothing more.
I scribbled down his address in the back of my diary.
Because Tom is two-faced, it's better to be careful.
You are two-faced.

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