What is the Kanji for 'Reform' and 'Leather'? | 革

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Reform' and 'Leather', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Reform' and 'Leather' is 革.

kanji

革

Meaning

Reform, Leather

Reading

kunyomiかわ

kawa

onyomiかく

kaku

Example Word

改革: reform. The Japanese verbal noun '改革 (かいかく)' means 'reform'. It refers to making changes to something in order to improve it, often used in the context of systems, organizations, or policies. For example: The government is planning a reform「政府は改革を計画している」(せいふはかいかくをけいかくしている). The company needs a reform「その会社は改革が必要だ」(そのかいしゃはかいかくがひつようだ). This term is commonly used in political, economic, and social contexts to describe significant and often systematic changes aimed at improvement.

Radical

革

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1100

Handwriting

革 As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of one other kanji:

kanji

靴

Meaning

Shoe, Shoes

Words Using 革

This kanji is used in 4 words:

word

改革

Meaning

Reform

word

革命

Meaning

Revolution

word

変革

Meaning

Reform

word

革新

Meaning

Innovation

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What does 革 mean?

革 means 'Reform' and 'Leather'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Sixth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

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