JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
皮 — pelt
- Reading
- ヒ・かわ
- Meaning
- pelt; skin; hide; leather; skin radical
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
皮 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ヒ・かわ and it means pelt; skin; hide; leather; skin radical. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
皮 appears in everyday japanese words such as 皮 (skin), 毛皮 (fur) and 皮肉 (cynicism).
Japanese words containing 皮
Frequently asked questions
What does 皮 mean in Japanese?
皮 means pelt; skin; hide; leather; skin radical in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 皮 read?
皮 is read ヒ・かわ. Reading it inside real words — 皮 and 毛皮 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 皮 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 皮 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 皮 in a word?
A common word containing 皮 is 皮 (かわ) — "skin". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 皮 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 皮 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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