noun, adverb

  1. inside, within.
  2. while (e.g. one is young), during, within (e.g. a day), in the course of. Usually written with kana alone.
  3. among, amongst, (out) of, between. Usually written with kana alone. As 〜のうち.

noun

  1. in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.), amidst, with (e.g. success). Usually written with kana alone. Also 裡, 裏; as 〜のうちに after a noun representing a state or condition.
  2. within oneself, one's feelings, inner thoughts.
  3. we, our company, our organization. Usually written with kana alone.
  4. one's home, one's family. Usually written with kana alone. Also 家.
  5. my spouse, my husband, my wife.
  6. signed on behalf of (husband's name) by his wife. In a letter after the husband's name.

pronoun

Kansai-ben. Usually written with kana alone. Primarily used by women and children.
  1. I, me.

noun

Archaism.
  1. imperial palace grounds.
  2. emperor.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
うち
うち

Contained Kanji Breakdown

inside, within, between
ナイ うち ダイ (2nd, N3)
upside-down box radical (no. 13)
キョウ ケイ (Kentei 1)
person
ひと ニン ジン (1st, N5)