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