This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

裏通り

裏通

Readings

Kana: うらどおり、うらとおり
Romaji: uradoori, uratoori
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

side street (often parallel to a main street); back street; alley

Kanji

Readings: リ、 うら
Meanings: back, amidst, in, reverse, inside, palm, sole, rear, lining, wrong side
Readings: ツウ、 ツ、 とお.る、 とお.り、 -とお.り、 -どお.り、 とお.す、 とお.し、 -どお.し、 かよ.う
Meanings: traffic, pass through, avenue, commute, counter for letters, notes, documents, etc.

Example Sentence

強盗(ごうとう)裏通(うらどお)りで彼女(かのじょ)(おそ)った。
➥The robber attacked her on a back street.
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