皮
pelt · skin · hide · leather · skin radical (no. 107)
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of stripping beast skin with hand. Skin.
Symbolism
Skin, hide, fur. Represents skin.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Enjoying a meal
Words & Expressions
Words written with 皮
Four-Character Compounds
草根木皮
そうこんもくひ
roots of herbs and barks of trees used in Chinese medicine
虚実皮膜
きょじつひまく
the difference between truth and fiction in art being very subtle; art abides in a realm that is neither truth nor fiction
皮相浅薄
ひそうせんぱく
shallow and unwise; superficial and thoughtless
羊質虎皮
ようしつこひ
sheep in a tiger's skin; gimcrack; showy without real worth
皮をむく
かわをむく
To peel the skin; To expose the true nature
羊頭狗肉
ようとうくにく
Sheep's head, dog's meat; False advertising
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 皮 mean in Japanese?
皮 means pelt, skin, hide, leather, skin radical (no. 107).
How do you read 皮?
On'yomi: ヒ (HI). Kun'yomi: かわ (kawa).
How many strokes does 皮 have?
皮 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 皮 (skin).
Is 皮 a good kanji for a tattoo?
皮 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means pelt, skin, hide, leather, skin radical (no. 107). Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.