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ひょうり (hyōri)
表裏

front and back; inside and out; two sides; duality (often implying inconsistency or inseparability)

💡 Nuance & Usage: Often used to describe something having two contrasting aspects, like appearance vs. reality, or public vs. private behavior. It can imply hypocrisy or a close, inseparable relationship (as in 表裏一体). 表と裏の二つの側面を指し、言動の不一致や、密接な関係性(表裏一体)を表す際によく使われます。

📝 Example Sentences

彼の言葉と行動には表裏がある。
There's a discrepancy between his words and actions.

Practice Quiz

Test your understanding of "表裏"!

彼の言うこととやることには_______がある。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「表裏がある」は言動が一致しない、二面性があるという意味で使われます。
English: "表裏がある" is used to mean that words and actions don't match, or there is a duality.
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