Leather in Japanese
"leather" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
革
kawa
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "leather". The most common choice is shown first.
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Top pick
leather, skin, reform, become serious
Reading: kaku
9 strokes
Where it comes from
Shape of animal hide spread out. Leather.
What it carries
Revolution, leather, reform. Represents change and material.
Related kanji for "leather"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for leather?
The most common kanji for "leather" is 革, read as kaku. It means leather, skin, reform. Related kanji: 皮 (leather).
How many strokes does 革 have?
革 has 9 strokes.