うち

Inside, within; one's home or in-group

N4noun·uchi

How to remember it

The kanji 内 pictures something enclosed within a boundary.

Example sentences

  • 子供は内にいます。

    こどもはうちにいます。

    The children are inside.

  • 三日以内に返してください。

    みっかいないにかえしてください。

    Please return it within three days.

Usage

Also means "home/house" and the in-group; contrasted with 外 (soto).

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