内 (うち) | Japanese meaning

内【うち】

Frequency rank: 421. (for form 中: 57.)

Also【うち】うち

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); adverb (fukushi)

inside; within

This meaning refers to physical or abstract spaces that are contained or enclosed.

He is inside the room.

while (e.g. one is young); during; within (e.g. a day); in the course ofword usually written using kana alone

This meaning expresses a time frame or duration within which something occurs.

You should learn many things while you are young.

among; amongst; (out) of; betweenword usually written using kana aloneas 〜のうち

This meaning refers to being in a group or relationship with others or distinguishing between things.

He is the most interesting among his friends.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.); amidst; with (e.g. success)word usually written using kana alonealso 裡, 裏; as 〜のうちに after a noun representing a state or condition

This usage denotes a state or condition accompanied by specific circumstances.

He grew up in poverty.

within oneself; one's feelings; inner thoughts

This meaning captures the personal, introspective aspects related to emotions and thoughts.

He needs to reflect on his inner self.

we; our company; our organizationonly applies to 内word usually written using kana aloneantonym: そと and よそ

This usage denotes a collective group affiliation or belonging to a particular entity.

Our company will start a new project.

one's home; one's familyonly applies to 内word usually written using kana alonealso 家see also 家【うち】

This meaning indicates a personal or familial space, highlighting a sense of belonging.

He is relaxing at home.

my spouse; my husband; my wifeonly applies to 内

This usage refers to a person's partner in marriage, showing a close personal relationship.

My wife is very kind.

signed on behalf of (husband's name) by his wifeonly applies to 内in a letter after the husband's name

This phrase indicates a legal or formal signing where one spouse represents the other.

She signed the contract on behalf of her husband.

pronoun

I; meonly applies to 内word usually written using kana aloneprimarily used by women and childrenKansai-ben dialect

This is a first-person pronoun used to refer to oneself directly.

I like reading books.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

imperial palace groundsonly applies to 内archaism

Refers to the area surrounding a royal or imperial residence, indicating a place of significance.

There are beautiful gardens within the imperial palace grounds.

emperoronly applies to 内archaism

This usage refers to a sovereign ruler, particularly in the context of a monarchy.

The emperor is loved by the people.

Example sentences53 results

Among these views, the second one is of importance.

Tatoeba

Let's put up the tent while it is still light.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

Names

内【うち】

Alsoうち

Uchifamily or surname

内【うち】

Frequency rank: 421. (for form 中: 57.)

Also【うち】うち

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); adverb (fukushi)

inside; within

This meaning refers to physical or abstract spaces that are contained or enclosed.

He is inside the room.

while (e.g. one is young); during; within (e.g. a day); in the course ofword usually written using kana alone

This meaning expresses a time frame or duration within which something occurs.

You should learn many things while you are young.

among; amongst; (out) of; betweenword usually written using kana aloneas 〜のうち

This meaning refers to being in a group or relationship with others or distinguishing between things.

He is the most interesting among his friends.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.); amidst; with (e.g. success)word usually written using kana alonealso 裡, 裏; as 〜のうちに after a noun representing a state or condition

This usage denotes a state or condition accompanied by specific circumstances.

He grew up in poverty.

within oneself; one's feelings; inner thoughts

This meaning captures the personal, introspective aspects related to emotions and thoughts.

He needs to reflect on his inner self.

we; our company; our organizationonly applies to 内word usually written using kana aloneantonym: そと and よそ

This usage denotes a collective group affiliation or belonging to a particular entity.

Our company will start a new project.

one's home; one's familyonly applies to 内word usually written using kana alonealso 家see also 家【うち】

This meaning indicates a personal or familial space, highlighting a sense of belonging.

He is relaxing at home.

my spouse; my husband; my wifeonly applies to 内

This usage refers to a person's partner in marriage, showing a close personal relationship.

My wife is very kind.

signed on behalf of (husband's name) by his wifeonly applies to 内in a letter after the husband's name

This phrase indicates a legal or formal signing where one spouse represents the other.

She signed the contract on behalf of her husband.

pronoun

I; meonly applies to 内word usually written using kana aloneprimarily used by women and childrenKansai-ben dialect

This is a first-person pronoun used to refer to oneself directly.

I like reading books.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

imperial palace groundsonly applies to 内archaism

Refers to the area surrounding a royal or imperial residence, indicating a place of significance.

There are beautiful gardens within the imperial palace grounds.

emperoronly applies to 内archaism

This usage refers to a sovereign ruler, particularly in the context of a monarchy.

The emperor is loved by the people.

Example sentences53 results

Among these views, the second one is of importance.

Tatoeba

Let's put up the tent while it is still light.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

Names

内【うち】

Alsoうち

Uchifamily or surname

内

N32

意inside; within; between; among; house; home

訓うち

音ナイ、ダイ

名いと、ただ、ち、のち

Details

中

N51

意in; inside; middle; mean; center

訓なか、うち、あた.る

音チュウ

名あたる、かなえ

Details

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内【うち】

Frequency rank: 421. (for form 中: 57.)

Also【うち】うち

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); adverb (fukushi)

inside; within

This meaning refers to physical or abstract spaces that are contained or enclosed.

He is inside the room.

while (e.g. one is young); during; within (e.g. a day); in the course ofword usually written using kana alone

This meaning expresses a time frame or duration within which something occurs.

You should learn many things while you are young.

among; amongst; (out) of; betweenword usually written using kana aloneas 〜のうち

This meaning refers to being in a group or relationship with others or distinguishing between things.

He is the most interesting among his friends.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.); amidst; with (e.g. success)word usually written using kana alonealso 裡, 裏; as 〜のうちに after a noun representing a state or condition

This usage denotes a state or condition accompanied by specific circumstances.

He grew up in poverty.

within oneself; one's feelings; inner thoughts

This meaning captures the personal, introspective aspects related to emotions and thoughts.

He needs to reflect on his inner self.

we; our company; our organizationonly applies to 内word usually written using kana aloneantonym: そと and よそ

This usage denotes a collective group affiliation or belonging to a particular entity.

Our company will start a new project.

one's home; one's familyonly applies to 内word usually written using kana alonealso 家see also 家【うち】

This meaning indicates a personal or familial space, highlighting a sense of belonging.

He is relaxing at home.

my spouse; my husband; my wifeonly applies to 内

This usage refers to a person's partner in marriage, showing a close personal relationship.

My wife is very kind.

signed on behalf of (husband's name) by his wifeonly applies to 内in a letter after the husband's name

This phrase indicates a legal or formal signing where one spouse represents the other.

She signed the contract on behalf of her husband.

pronoun

I; meonly applies to 内word usually written using kana aloneprimarily used by women and childrenKansai-ben dialect

This is a first-person pronoun used to refer to oneself directly.

I like reading books.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

imperial palace groundsonly applies to 内archaism

Refers to the area surrounding a royal or imperial residence, indicating a place of significance.

There are beautiful gardens within the imperial palace grounds.

emperoronly applies to 内archaism

This usage refers to a sovereign ruler, particularly in the context of a monarchy.

The emperor is loved by the people.

Example sentences53 results

Among these views, the second one is of importance.

Tatoeba

Let's put up the tent while it is still light.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

Names

内【うち】

Alsoうち

Uchifamily or surname

内【うち】

Frequency rank: 421. (for form 中: 57.)

Also【うち】うち

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); adverb (fukushi)

inside; within

This meaning refers to physical or abstract spaces that are contained or enclosed.

He is inside the room.

while (e.g. one is young); during; within (e.g. a day); in the course ofword usually written using kana alone

This meaning expresses a time frame or duration within which something occurs.

You should learn many things while you are young.

among; amongst; (out) of; betweenword usually written using kana aloneas 〜のうち

This meaning refers to being in a group or relationship with others or distinguishing between things.

He is the most interesting among his friends.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.); amidst; with (e.g. success)word usually written using kana alonealso 裡, 裏; as 〜のうちに after a noun representing a state or condition

This usage denotes a state or condition accompanied by specific circumstances.

He grew up in poverty.

within oneself; one's feelings; inner thoughts

This meaning captures the personal, introspective aspects related to emotions and thoughts.

He needs to reflect on his inner self.

we; our company; our organizationonly applies to 内word usually written using kana aloneantonym: そと and よそ

This usage denotes a collective group affiliation or belonging to a particular entity.

Our company will start a new project.

one's home; one's familyonly applies to 内word usually written using kana alonealso 家see also 家【うち】

This meaning indicates a personal or familial space, highlighting a sense of belonging.

He is relaxing at home.

my spouse; my husband; my wifeonly applies to 内

This usage refers to a person's partner in marriage, showing a close personal relationship.

My wife is very kind.

signed on behalf of (husband's name) by his wifeonly applies to 内in a letter after the husband's name

This phrase indicates a legal or formal signing where one spouse represents the other.

She signed the contract on behalf of her husband.

pronoun

I; meonly applies to 内word usually written using kana aloneprimarily used by women and childrenKansai-ben dialect

This is a first-person pronoun used to refer to oneself directly.

I like reading books.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

imperial palace groundsonly applies to 内archaism

Refers to the area surrounding a royal or imperial residence, indicating a place of significance.

There are beautiful gardens within the imperial palace grounds.

emperoronly applies to 内archaism

This usage refers to a sovereign ruler, particularly in the context of a monarchy.

The emperor is loved by the people.

Example sentences53 results

Among these views, the second one is of importance.

Tatoeba

Let's put up the tent while it is still light.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

Names

内【うち】

Alsoうち

Uchifamily or surname

内

N32

意inside; within; between; among; house; home

訓うち

音ナイ、ダイ

名いと、ただ、ち、のち

Details

中

N51

意in; inside; middle; mean; center

訓なか、うち、あた.る

音チュウ

名あたる、かなえ

Details

内【うち】

内【ない・だい・うち・いる】

Names

内【うち】

内【うち】

内【ない・だい・うち・いる】

Names

内【うち】

内

中

内【うち】

内【ない・だい・うち・いる】

Names

内【うち】

内【うち】

内【ない・だい・うち・いる】

Names

内【うち】

内

中