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What is the Kanji for 'Skin'? | 皮

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Skin' is 皮.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Skin

    Reading

    kunyomiかわ

    kawa

    onyomi

    hi

    Parts

    Again Divination Cliff

    Example Word

    皮: skin or peel. The Japanese noun '皮 (かわ)' can mean either 'skin' or 'peel', depending on the context. When referring to 'skin', it typically describes the outer layer of a living being, such as human or animal skin. For example: The skin of an apple is red「リンゴの皮は赤い」(りんごのかわはあかい). When referring to 'peel', it describes the outer layer of fruits or vegetables that is often removed before eating. For example: Please peel the potato「ジャガイモの皮をむいてください」(じゃがいものかわをむいてください). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe the outer layer or surface of objects. It's important to note that the context will usually clarify which meaning is intended.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    796

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 3 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Again

    radical

    Meaning

    Divination

    radical

    Meaning

    Cliff

As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of 6 other kanji:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Tire, Exhausted

    kanji

    Meaning

    Wave

    kanji

    Meaning

    Third person pronoun, He

    kanji

    Meaning

    Incur, Be subjected to

    kanji

    Meaning

    Break, Tear

    kanji

    Meaning

    Unfold, Expose

Words Using

This kanji is used in 4 words:

    word

    皮膚

    Meaning

    Skin

    word

    Meaning

    Skin, Peel

    word

    毛皮

    Meaning

    Fur

    word

    皮肉

    Meaning

    Irony, Sarcasm

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 19 kanji contain the part 又 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Friend

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lie down, Go to sleep

    kanji

    Meaning

    Degrees, Times

    kanji

    Meaning

    Accept

    kanji

    Meaning

    Take

    kanji

    Meaning

    Branch, Support

    kanji

    Meaning

    Anti

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ritual

    kanji

    Meaning

    Obtain

    kanji

    Meaning

    Clamor, Boisterous

    kanji

    Meaning

    Invade

    kanji

    Meaning

    Search

    kanji

    Meaning

    Soak, Immersed

    kanji

    Meaning

    One of a pair, Ship counter

    kanji

    Meaning

    Both, Pair

    kanji

    Meaning

    Describe, Confer

    kanji

    Meaning

    Uncle, Younger sibling of parent

    kanji

    Meaning

    Servant, Dude

    kanji

    Meaning

    Thin

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 9 kanji contain the part 卜 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Up

    kanji

    Meaning

    Down

    kanji

    Meaning

    Outside

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fortune telling

    kanji

    Meaning

    Eminent

    kanji

    Meaning

    Proceed to

    kanji

    Meaning

    Set, Hang

    kanji

    Meaning

    Crude, Simple

    kanji

    Meaning

    Obituary

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 14 kanji contain the part 厂 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Year

    kanji

    Meaning

    Face

    kanji

    Meaning

    Meadow, Original

    kanji

    Meaning

    Anti

    kanji

    Meaning

    Equip, Provide

    kanji

    Meaning

    Beach

    kanji

    Meaning

    Thick, Kind

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ashes

    kanji

    Meaning

    Severe, Strict

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pressure

    kanji

    Meaning

    Edge, Horizon

    kanji

    Meaning

    Calendar, Almanac

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rin, Thousandth

    kanji

    Meaning

    Misfortune, Unlucky

Learn the Kanji

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 皮 mean?

皮 means 'Skin'.

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

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.