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