noun
suede; underside leather
Refers to leather made from the flesh side of the hide, often with a soft, napped finish. Synonymous with スエード.
See also: スエード
この手袋は裏革でできていて、とても柔らかい。
These gloves are made of suede and are very soft.
裏革のバッグは手入れが少し難しい。
Suede bags are a bit difficult to care for.
noun
underside leather piece; leather lining piece
Specifically a piece of leather attached to the underside of a bag, purse, or similar item, often for reinforcement or decoration.
この財布の底には裏革が貼ってあって、型崩れしにくい。
This wallet has a piece of underside leather attached to the bottom, so it keeps its shape well.
Alternate kanji spelling using 皮 (skin/hide).
Compound of 裏 (ura, 'back, underside') and 革 (kawa, 'leather'), literally 'underside leather'. The reading うらがわ is standard; うらかわ is a less common variant.