革
leather · skin · reform · become serious
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of animal hide spread out. Leather.
Symbolism
Revolution, leather, reform. Represents change and material.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Enjoying a meal
Words & Expressions
Words written with 革
Four-Character Compounds
易姓革命
えきせいかくめい
revolution (change of dynasty) decreed by Heaven when the incumbent emperor is found lacking in moral virtue (old Chinese political thought)
保革伯仲
ほかくはくちゅう
conservatives and reformists being neck and neck; balanced conservative and progressive strengths
革を抜く
かわをぬく
To shed one's skin; To flee quickly
Anime & Manga
転生王女と天才令嬢の魔法革命
The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Young Lady
A well-known work with 革 in its Japanese title.
少女革命ウテナ
Revolutionary Girl Utena
A well-known work with 革 in its Japanese title.
革命機ヴァルヴレイヴ
Valvrave the Liberator
A well-known work with 革 in its Japanese title.
リアリスト魔王による聖域なき異世界改革
The Reformation of the World as Overseen by a Realist Demon King
A well-known work with 革 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“leather”
“reform”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 革 mean in Japanese?
革 means leather, skin, reform, become serious.
How do you read 革?
On'yomi: カク (KAKU). Kun'yomi: かわ (kawa).
How many strokes does 革 have?
革 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 革 (leather).
Is 革 a good kanji for a tattoo?
革 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means leather, skin, reform, become serious. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.