裏

り

Also written 裡

Meanings

1. Suffix in (e.g. secret); with (e.g. success) (after a noun that represents a state or condition; often as 〜裏に) See also: 成功裏 (せいこうり). See also: 暗々裏 (あんあんり).

Kanji

• 裏 behind. Read as リ.

Example sentences

• 和平交渉がすでに秘密裡に開始されたとのことです。
  It's rumored that secret peace talks have already begun.
• 和平交渉がすでに秘密裡に開始されたそうです。
  It's rumored that secret peace talks have already begun.

Words containing 裏

• 裏面 (りめん) back (side)
• 内裏 (だいり) imperial palace
• 脳裏 (のうり) one's mind

And 30 more.

Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists