Meaning

Primary

Inside

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

The inside side is the inside. A little redundant but makes a lot of sense.

Reading

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

Explanation

The readings are the kun'yomi readings. With you've already learned it. With you've also already learned the reading. Combine them together and you have うちがわ. In case you've forgotten, here's a mnemonic to help you remember that pesky うち portion. What is it that's drawn you inside? "Oo, cheese!" (うち) Cheese has drawn you inside. You're so excited that you exclaim, "Oo, cheese!"

Context

Context Sentences

ゾンビを中に入れないために、シャッターを下ろして、内側からカギをかけました。

To keep the zombies out, we lowered the shutters and locked them out from the inside.

右の太ももの内側にトゲがささったみたいです。

I think I got a splinter in the inside of my right thigh.

彼女は、美しさが内側からにじみ出ている。

She oozes beauty from within.

Kanji Composition