Learn Japanese while reading Manga with our new Manga Reader Tool!

Nihongo

Classroom

What is the Kanji for 'Skin'? | 肌

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Skin' is 肌.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Skin

    Reading

    kunyomiはだ

    hada

    onyomi

    ki

    Parts

    Meat

    Example Word

    肌着: underwear. The Japanese noun '肌着 (はだぎ)' refers to 'underwear' or 'underclothing'. It specifically denotes garments worn directly against the skin, such as undershirts, underpants, or thermal wear. This term is commonly used in everyday contexts when discussing clothing or laundry. For example: I bought new underwear「新しい肌着を買いました」(あたらしいはだぎをかいました). She washed her underwear「彼女は肌着を洗いました」(かのじょははだぎをあらいました). The word emphasizes the closeness of the clothing to the skin, often implying comfort or practicality.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1306

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Meat

    component

Words Using

This kanji is used in 3 words:

    word

    Meaning

    Skin

    word

    肌着

    Meaning

    Underwear

    word

    肌色

    Meaning

    Skin color

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 20 kanji contain the part 肉 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Remove, Undress

    kanji

    Meaning

    Brain

    kanji

    Meaning

    Entrails, Viscera

    kanji

    Meaning

    Loins, Waist

    kanji

    Meaning

    Back, Height

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bone

    kanji

    Meaning

    Shoulder

    kanji

    Meaning

    Intestine

    kanji

    Meaning

    Liver

    kanji

    Meaning

    Assent, Agreement

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lung

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fat, Grease

    kanji

    Meaning

    Leg

    kanji

    Meaning

    Womb, Uterus

    kanji

    Meaning

    Limb, Arms & legs

    kanji

    Meaning

    Gallbladder, Guts

    kanji

    Meaning

    Threaten

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rot

    kanji

    Meaning

    Resemble, Resemblance

    kanji

    Meaning

    Stature, Height

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 5 kanji contain the part 几 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Desk, Table

    kanji

    Meaning

    Common

    kanji

    Meaning

    Redundant, Superfluous

    kanji

    Meaning

    Deal with

    kanji

    Meaning

    Starve, Hunger

Learn the Kanji

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 肌 mean?

肌 means 'Skin'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Senior Highschool, 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.