Meaning

Primary

To Backstab

Alternative

To Betray

Word Type

transitive verb, godan verb

Explanation

If you cut someone from the backside you're doing a backstabbing, making this word to backstab or to betray.

Reading

うらぎる
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is plus 切る put together into one word.

Context

Context Sentences

彼女に裏切られて落ち込んでいるんです。

She betrayed me and I’m feeling depressed.

Kanji Composition