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

変革: reform. The Japanese noun '変革 (へんかく)' means 'reform' or 'transformation'. It refers to a significant change or alteration, often in a system, organization, or society, aimed at improving or modernizing it. This word is commonly used in contexts related to social, political, or organizational changes. For example: The company is undergoing a major reform「その会社は大きな変革を経験している」(そのかいしゃはおおきなへんかくをけいけんしている). We need reform in the education system「教育システムに変革が必要だ」(きょういくシステムにへんかくがひつようだ).

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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