Quick answer
膚 is the kanji for "Skin". Its reading is はだ (hada). This page includes example sentences and a stroke-order diagram.
Meaning
Skin
Also : Body · Grain · Texture
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
15 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 膚 represents 'SKIN'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of skin.
On-reading: ふ — remember this sound by associating it with skin. Kun-reading: はだ.
Example Sentences
乾燥する季節には皮膚のケアが特に大切で、保湿クリームを欠かさず塗っています。
かんそうするきせつにはひふのけあがとくにたいせつで、ほしつくりーむをかかさずぬっています。
During the dry season, skin care is especially important, so I never skip applying moisturizing cream.
皮膚科で肌の状態を診てもらいました。
ひふかではだのじょうたいをみてもらいました。
I had the condition of my skin examined at a dermatology clinic.
Vocabulary using 膚
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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