- bark; husk; untanned pelt
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
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- bark; husk; untanned pelt
- untanned pelt
This meaning refers to the protective outer layer of a tree or plant, as well as the outer covering of seeds or grains, and can also imply an animal skin that has not yet been processed.
The bark of the tree becomes particularly thick in dry climates.
This usage highlights the raw, unprocessed state of animal hides that have not yet been tanned to make leather.
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