Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 裏目(うらめ) in Japanese

裏目
Kana Reading
うらめ
Romaji
urame
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    reverse side; opposite (of the expected); backfire
    Example sentence
    計画裏目出て我々大損した The plan backfired on us and we lost a lot of money.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    purl stitch (knitting)

Examples of 裏目, うらめ in a sentence



Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

13 strokes

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

On'Yomi: リ

Kun'Yomi: うら

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JLPT 5

5 strokes

eye, class, look, insight, experience, care, favor

On'Yomi: モク, ボク

Kun'Yomi: め, -め, ま-

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