Meaning

Primary

Inside

Alternative

Within

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

When this kanji is a word on its own, it's actually very often written in hiragana. Still, the kanji version of the word is worth knowing, too!

Reading

うち
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it should use the kun'yomi reading. When learning the kanji, you didn't learn that reading, so here's a mnemonic to help you with this word:

There's something inside and you wanna get to what's within. Look inside. Ooh, cheese (うち)! Your favorite. Ooh cheese, how I love you.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 内がわ

    inside

    内まわり

    inner track, inner lane

    内ポケット

    inside pocket

Context Sentences

このジャケット、内ポケットがいっぱいついてるよ。

This jacket has a lot of inside pockets.

このマスク、内がわはピンクなんです。

The inside of this mask is pink.

心の内をメッセージにしました。

I turned what was in my heart into a message.

Kanji Composition