Quick answer
皮 is the kanji for "Skin". A common reading is かわ (kawa). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Skin
Also : Pelt · Hide · Leather
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 皮 represents 'PELT'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of pelt.
On-reading: ひ — remember this sound by associating it with pelt. Kun-reading: かわ.
Example Sentences
果物の皮を剥いてから食べる習慣がある人も、そのまま食べる人もいます。
くだもののかわをむいてからたべるしゅうかんがあるひとも、そのままたべるひともいます。
Some people have the habit of peeling fruit before eating, while others eat it as is.
皮肉なことに、節約しようとして買ったものが壊れてしまいました。
ひにくなことに、せつやくしようとしてかったものがこわれてしまいました。
Ironically, the thing I bought trying to save money broke.
Vocabulary using 皮
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