Meaning

Primary

Skin

Alternative

Hide

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

かわ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it should use the kun'yomi reading. You haven't learned this reading yet, so here's a mnemonic to help you:

As a human (we think), you have a lot of skin. But sometimes a normal shower isn't enough to wash all that skin. What do you do when you can't fit all your skin in the shower or the tub? You get your skin cleaned at the car wash, of course!

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 木の皮

    tree bark

    ギョーザの皮

    a gyoza wrapper

    玉ねぎの皮

    onion peel

Context Sentences

このカーペットは、牛の皮です。

This carpet is made of cow hide.

ギョーザの皮と牛肉がある。

There are gyoza wrappers and beef.

メロンの皮はピーラーでは中々むけませんね。

Melon rind is not the easiest to peel with a peeler.

Kanji Composition