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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

    革命: revolution. The Japanese noun '革命 (かくめい)' means 'revolution'. It refers to a fundamental and often sudden change in political power or organizational structures, typically brought about by the governed population. It can also refer to a dramatic and wide-reaching change in conditions, attitudes, or operations. For example: The industrial revolution changed society「産業革命は社会を変えた」(さんぎょうかくめいわしゃかいをかえた). The revolution brought freedom to the people「革命は人々に自由をもたらした」(かくめいわひとびとにじゆうをもたらした). This term is often used in historical, political, and technological contexts to denote significant transformations.

    Radical

    革

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    6

    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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