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表裏

Reading

Kana: ひょうり
Romaji: hyōri
Kana
Romaji

Definition

vs
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two sides; inside and outside

Kanji

Readings: ヒョウ、 おもて、 -おもて、 あらわ.す、 あらわ.れる、 あら.わす
Meanings: surface, table, chart, diagram
Readings: リ、 うら
Meanings: back, amidst, in, reverse, inside, palm, sole, rear, lining, wrong side

Example Sentences

(かれ)言葉(ことば)には表裏(ひょうり)がない。
➥He is sincere about what he says.
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ベストを裏返(うらがえ)さなくちゃ。表裏(ひょうり)(ぎゃく)ですよ。
➥You need to reverse your vest, it's back to front.
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