裏うら向むき

noun

actual and hidden; behind the scenes; true (hidden) state

Refers to the real situation or truth that is hidden behind an outward appearance; often contrasted with 表向き (public/official stance).

Antonyms: 表向き

• 彼かれの裏うら向むきの顔かおは誰だれも知しらない。

  No one knows his true face behind the public persona.

• 表おもて向むきは賛さん成せいだが、裏うら向むきは反はん対たいだ。

  Officially he agrees, but behind the scenes he is against it.

noun

inside out; face down

Describes something turned so that the inner side or back side is showing; used for clothing (e.g., socks inside out) or objects like cards placed face down.

• 靴くつ下したが裏うら向むきになっているよ。

  Your socks are inside out.

• カードを裏うら向むきにして置おいてください。

  Please place the cards face down.