うち

うち

"うち" refers to "home," "inside," "among," or "our/my (in-group)."

Here, 'うち' is used to mean 'our home or household,' indicating possession.

うちの庭には桜の木があります。

There is a cherry blossom tree in our garden.

In this example, 'うち' is used to mean 'home' as a physical place.

うちに帰ったら連絡してね。

Please contact me when you get home.

Here, 'うち' refers to 'one's own state or condition,' often implying 'while' or 'in the time of.'

若いうちにたくさん旅行したい。

I want to travel a lot while I'm young.