JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji

膚

膚 — skin

Reading
フ・はだ
Meaning
skin; body; grain; texture; disposition
JLPT level
N2
Language
Japanese

About this kanji

膚 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is フ・はだ and it means skin; body; grain; texture; disposition. 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.

膚 appears in everyday japanese words such as 皮膚 (skin).

Japanese words containing 膚

Frequently asked questions

What does 膚 mean in Japanese?

膚 means skin; body; grain; texture; disposition in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.

How is 膚 read?

膚 is read フ・はだ. Reading it inside real words — 皮膚 — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 膚 — is it JLPT N2?

Yes. 膚 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.

How do you use 膚 in a word?

A common word containing 膚 is 皮膚 (ひふ) — "skin". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 膚 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 膚 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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