皮 — Skin
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Common Japanese Words with 皮 (Skin)
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Sharp words that scratch under the skin (皮) into the flesh (肉) are irony/sarcasm.
The layer directly beneath (下) the skin (皮) is subcutaneous.
Frequently Asked Questions About 皮 (Skin)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 皮 (Skin)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 皮 ("Skin", read as ひ) is: With so much heat (ひ) inside, there is no need to wear the leather/skin jacket... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 皮 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 皮 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 皮 means "Skin". Its primary reading is ひ (On'yomi: ひ; Kun'yomi: —). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 皮?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 皮 include: 皮肉 (ひにく - irony; sarcasm; cynical), 皮下 (ひか - subcutaneous; under the skin).
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