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.
General term for the lower surface or underside of an object. Common in technical and everyday contexts.
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.
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.
机の下面にガムがついている。
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.
Please fill out the undersurface of the document as well.
Specifically the bottom surface of a container, vessel, or three-dimensional object.
The undersurface of the box is wet.
Literally 'lower side', a more casual and general way to refer to the underside.
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.
A massage on the undersurface of the foot feels good.
Phrase meaning 'underside of a rock'. Uses 裏 (back/underside) with the object.
A crab is hiding on the undersurface of the rock.
He has a hidden undersurface.