English–Japanese

“inside out” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiuragaeshi

Example

靴下が裏返しです。kutsu shita ga ura gae shi de su

The socks are inside out.

Illustration for 裏返し (inside out)

How to say “inside out” in Japanese

“Inside out” in Japanese is 裏返し (uragaeshi).

Means that the side normally kept inside faces outward, so the object shows its reverse surface instead of its usual outside.

Full entry for 裏返し: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 裏返し

靴下を裏返しのまま、引き出しにしまわないでください。kutsu shita o ura gae shi no ma ma hi ki da shi ni shi ma wa na i de ku da sa i

Please do not put the socks away while they are inside out.

Tips for using 裏返し

  • English distinguishes inside out from upside down: inside out reverses an object's inner and outer surfaces, while upside down changes its vertical orientation.

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