Vocab Info
N3 Noun, Adverb, Pronoun
内inside, within, while, among, amongst, between, we (referring to one's in-group, i.e. company, etc.), our, my spouse, imperial palace grounds, emperor, I (primarily used by women and children), me
Dictionary Definition
Noun, Adverb
1.
inside, within
Noun, Adverb
2.
while (e.g. one is young), during, within (e.g. a day), in the course of
Usually written using kana aloneNoun, Adverb
3.
among, amongst, (out) of, between
Usually written using kana alone, as 〜のうちNoun
4.
in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.), amidst, with (e.g. success)
Usually written using kana alone, also 裡, 裏; as 〜のうちに after a noun representing a state or conditionNoun
5.
within oneself, one's feelings, inner thoughts
Noun
Noun
7.
one's home, one's family
Noun
8.
my spouse, my husband, my wife
Only applies to 内Noun
9.
signed on behalf of (husband's name) by his wife
in a letter after the husband's name, Only applies to 内Pronoun
10.
I, me
Usually written using kana alone, Kansai dialect, primarily used by women and children, Only applies to 内Noun
11.
imperial palace grounds
Archaic, Only applies to 内Noun
12.
emperor
Archaic, Only applies to 内
All Forms
内 【うち】、中 【うち】
Common・Uncommon
Details
Pitch Accent
う
ち
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ヘアアイロンで髪を内に向けて巻く。
To use a hair straightener to curl your hair inward.
内定をもらった三つの会社の内から一つ選ぶ。
I will choose one company from the three companies that offered me a job.
心理カウンセラーに苦しい胸の内を明かしたらスッキリしました。
I felt relieved after sharing my inner struggles with a psychotherapist.
このドアは内に向かって開くので誰かを傷つけてしまう心配は無い。
This door opens inward, so there's no worry about hurting someone.
今までずっと内に秘めていた思いを上司に打ち明けたら恋が実りました。
When I finally confessed my feelings that I had kept inside to my boss, love blossomed.
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