内(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

Common

1. Noun, Adverb

   1. 1.

      inside, within

   2. 2.

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

      Usually written using kana alone

   3. 3.

      among, amongst, (out) of, between

      Usually written using kana alone, as 〜のうち

2. Noun

   1. 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

   2. 5.

      within oneself, one's feelings, inner thoughts

   3. 6.

      we, our company, our organization

      Usually written using kana alone, Only applies to 内,

      Antonyms:

      • そと
      • よそ

   4. 7.

      one's home, one's family

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

      See Also:

      • 家

   5. 8.

      my spouse, my husband, my wife

      Only applies to 内

   6. 9.

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

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

3. Pronoun

   1. 10.

      I, me

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

4. Noun

   1. 11.

      imperial palace grounds

      Archaic, Only applies to 内

   2. 12.

      emperor

      Archaic, Only applies to 内