おもて

Surface, front, outside

N4noun·omote

How to remember it

The kanji 表 shows the outward side of clothing — the face others see.

Example sentences

  • 紙の表に名前を書いてください。

    かみのおもてになまえをかいてください。

    Please write your name on the front of the paper.

  • 建物の表に花が咲いている。

    たてもののおもてにはながさいている。

    Flowers are blooming at the front of the building.

Usage

Opposite of 裏 (うら, back/hidden); used of faces, sides, and outsides.

Related words

表紙表現表れる

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