Translation guide
The underside or lower surface of an object. In Japanese, this is typically expressed with specific nouns or compound words depending on the object.
Referring to the bottom or lower surface of any object.
Describing the undersurface of particular items like leaves, rocks, or body parts.
Specifically the underside of a leaf. Common in botanical contexts.
Referring to the hidden or less visible aspect of something.
Literally 'undersurface face', meaning a hidden side or true nature of a person or thing.
彼には裏の顔がある。
He has a hidden undersurface.
Use 下面 for general technical or formal descriptions. For everyday objects, 下側 is more casual. For specific items like leaves or feet, use compound words like 葉裏 or 足裏.
There is gum stuck to the undersurface of the desk.
Often used for the back or reverse side of flat objects like paper, cards, or devices. Can also mean underside.
書類の裏面にも記入してください。
Please fill out the undersurface of the document as well.
Specifically the bottom surface of a container, vessel, or three-dimensional object.
箱の底面が濡れている。
The undersurface of the box is wet.
Literally 'lower side', a more casual and general way to refer to the underside.
棚の下側を掃除する。
I'll clean the undersurface of the shelf.
葉裏に虫がいる。
There are insects on the undersurface of the leaf.
The sole or undersurface of the foot.
足裏のマッサージが気持ちいい。
A massage on the undersurface of the foot feels good.
Phrase meaning 'underside of a rock'. Uses 裏 (back/underside) with the object.
石の裏にカニが隠れている。
A crab is hiding on the undersurface of the rock.