synonym Comparative
裏
VS
向こう
Differences Between "裏" and "向こう"
Option A
裏
Meaning
back, reverse side, inside
Reading
うら (ura)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
この紙の裏に名前を書いてください。
Please write your name on the back of this paper.
Option B
向こう
Meaning
over there; the other side; the opposite side; beyond
Reading
むこう (mukō)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
道の向こうに大きな公園があります。
There is a big park across the street.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(back, reverse side, inside)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 裏: Refers to the opposite side of something (e.g., paper, clothes) or a hidden/less visible part (e.g., mountain's back). Often contrasted with 表 (おもて - front).
- 向こう: Indicates a place or direction that is distant or on the opposite side. Can refer to a physical location (e.g., 向こうの山: the mountain over there) or a non-physical entity (e.g., 向こうの会社: the other company).
- 裏: Refers to the opposite side of something (e.g., paper, clothes) or a hidden/less visible part (e.g., mountain's back). Often contrasted with 表 (おもて - front).
- 向こう: Indicates a place or direction that is distant or on the opposite side. Can refer to a physical location (e.g., 向こうの山: the mountain over there) or a non-physical entity (e.g., 向こうの会社: the other company).
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