Vocab Info

N3 Noun, Adverb, Pronoun

(うち)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

    1. Noun, Adverb

      1.

      inside, within

    2. Noun, Adverb

      2.

      while (e.g. one is young), during, within (e.g. a day), in the course of

      Usually written using kana alone
    3. Noun, Adverb

      3.

      among, amongst, (out) of, between

      Usually written using kana alone, as 〜のうち
    4. 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 condition
    5. Noun

      5.

      within oneself, one's feelings, inner thoughts

    6. Noun

      6.

      we, our company, our organization

      Usually written using kana alone, Only applies to 内,

      Antonyms:

    7. Noun

      7.

      one's home, one's family

      Usually written using kana alone, also 家, Only applies to 内,

      See Also:

    8. Noun

      8.

      my spouse, my husband, my wife

      Only applies to 内
    9. Noun

      9.

      signed on behalf of (husband's name) by his wife

      in a letter after the husband's name, Only applies to 内
    10. Pronoun

      10.

      I, me

      Usually written using kana alone, Kansai dialect, primarily used by women and children, Only applies to 内
    11. Noun

      11.

      imperial palace grounds

      Archaic, Only applies to 内
    12. Noun

      12.

      emperor

      Archaic, Only applies to 内

    All Forms

    内 【うち】中 【うち】

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    Examples

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      ヘアアイロンで(かみ)(うち)()けて()く。

      To use a hair straightener to curl your hair inward.

      • N3

      内定(ないてい)をもらった(みっ)つの会社(かいしゃ)(うち)から(ひと)(えら)ぶ。

      I will choose one company from the three companies that offered me a job.

      • N3

      心理(しんり)カウンセラーに(くる)しい(むね)(うち)()かしたらスッキリしました。

      I felt relieved after sharing my inner struggles with a psychotherapist.

      • N3

      このドアは(うち)()かって(ひら)くので(だれ)かを(きず)つけてしまう心配(しんぱい)()い。

      This door opens inward, so there's no worry about hurting someone.

      • N3

      (いま)までずっと(うち)()めていた(おも)いを上司(じょうし)()()けたら(こい)(みの)りました。

      When I finally confessed my feelings that I had kept inside to my boss, love blossomed.

      • N2
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