Lingaku皮【かわ】
Frequency rank: 3,341. – 3,343.
- skin; hide; pelt; fursee also 革
- rind; peel; husk; bark
- shell; sheath; wrapping
- mask (hiding one's true nature); seemingsee also 化けの皮【ばけのかわ】 and 欲の皮が突っ張る【よくのかわがつっぱる】
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Forms
- 皮【かわ】Frequency rank: 3,341. – 3,343.
- かわFrequency rank: 31,637. – 31,911.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- skin; hide; pelt; fur
- rind; peel; husk; bark
- shell; sheath; wrapping
- mask (hiding one's true nature); seeming
This meaning refers to the outer covering of animals or plants. It can describe the natural protective layer that can be removed or processed.
This refers to the outer layer or covering of fruits, vegetables, or seeds, which can be removed.
I peel the skin off this mandarin to eat it.
The rind of a watermelon cannot be eaten.
In this context, it refers to a protective layer that encases something, often implying a hard or tough exterior.
This meaning refers to the idea of concealing one's true self or intentions, often used metaphorically.
Generated collocations (experimental)
かわをむく皮をむくto peelひふ皮膚skin (as in the human body)どうぶつ動物のかわ皮animal hideかわ皮せいひん製品leather productsくだもの果物のかわ皮fruit peelかわ皮のてぶくろ手袋leather glovesかめんをかぶる仮面をかぶるto wear a maskしゅうちしん羞恥心のかわ皮をぬぐ脱ぐto shed the mask of embarrassmentひふか皮膚科dermatologyひにく皮肉をゆう言うto say something sarcasticallyうすかわ薄皮thin skinきのかわ木の皮bark of a treeひふ皮膚がよわい弱いsensitive skinかわ皮をとおす通すto penetrate (in context of skin)
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
Example sentences
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Gyoza stuffing? I made some gyoza at home but, possibly because I didn't have enough dough, I had some of the filling left over.
It'll be cheaper in the long run to use real leather.
A great man will be remembered for his achievements.