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Japanese symbol for “backdoor”

Romaji: uraguchi
backdoor; rear entrance; rear exit

In Japanese, backdoor is , read (uraguchi).

Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.

Meanings

  1. n backdoor; rear entrance; rear exit
  2. adj-no, n unauthorized; illicit; illegal

Kanji and stroke order

back, amidst, in
on: リ
kun: うら
13 strokes · JLPT 2
mouth
on: コウ、ク
kun: くち
3 strokes · JLPT 4

Other Japanese words for “backdoor”

WordReadingMeaning
うらど uradobackdoor; back door

Related words

Words that share a kanji.

WordReadingMeaning
うらぎる uragiruto betray; to turn traitor (to); to double-cross
うらがえし uragaeshiinside out; upside down
うらがわ uragawathe reverse (side); back (side); other side
うらおもて uraomoteback and front; inside and outside; both sides
うらづけ urazukesupport (e.g. for an argument); backing; proof
ひょうり hyourifront and back; inside and outside; two sides
じんこう jinkoupopulation
わるぐち waruguchi(verbal) abuse; speaking ill of people; bad-mouthing

See also: Chinese symbol for “backdoor”.

Data: JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); KANJIDIC2 (CC BY-SA 4.0); KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.