裏地（うらじ、uraji）
- lining

The Japanese word 裏地 (うらじ) refers to the lining of a garment, such as a coat, jacket, skirt, or trousers. It’s the material sewn on the inside to provide a smooth surface, enhance comfort, and often improve the durability and drape of the outer fabric. The 裏地 can also serve to insulate the wearer from the elements or to hide the internal construction of a garment. 裏地 can be made of various materials, including silk, rayon, polyester, or cotton. The meaning of 裏地 is very close to "lining" in English.

⚫︎コートの裏地が破れてしまった。 Translation: The lining of my coat tore. ⚫︎このスカートは裏地付きなので透けません。 Translation: This skirt doesn't show through because it has a lining. ⚫︎ジャケットの裏地にこだわりがあります。 Translation: I am particular about the lining of my jacket.

This word is used in daily conversation when discussing clothing or fabric construction. It is generally used when talking about the internal layer of a garment, its condition, or its characteristics. You'd use it to describe the lining, its quality, or any problems related to it.

The word 裏地 is typically written with the kanji 裏 (うら) meaning "back" or "inside," and 地 (じ) meaning "ground" or "material." It's usually written in hiragana as うらじ, especially when the kanji is considered too advanced or less common for the context. There are no variations in the okurigana. The pronunciation remains the same. The pronunciation is also the same when it is changed to 裏地, the conjugation of 裏地.

There are no direct synonyms for 裏地 in Japanese, as it is a specific term. However, depending on context, you might use: ⚫︎生地 (きじ) - fabric ⚫︎布 (ぬの) - cloth

There is no exact antonym for 裏地. It relates to the material that is placed on the inside.

このドレスは裏地がないので、下にペチコートを履く必要があります。 ・Translation: This dress doesn't have a lining, so you need to wear a petticoat underneath. ・Explanation: This sentence explains that the dress lacks an inner lining, which necessitates wearing an additional garment for modesty or comfort.

裏地の色が表地と合わないので、少し透けて見えます。 ・Translation: Because the lining's color doesn't match the outer fabric, it shows through a little. ・Explanation: This example explains a situation where the color of the lining contrasts with the outer material.

The word 裏地 is a compound word. 裏 (うら) initially meant "back" or "inside," and 地 (じ) is a suffix indicating "material" or "fabric." Thus, 裏地 literally translates to "inside material" or "backing fabric," accurately describing its function as the interior material of a garment.