Meaning

Primary

Leather

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 probably uses the kun'yomi reading. You did not learn this reading, so here's a mnemonic to help you remember:

Leather is the skin of a cow, right? How do you say "skin" in Japanese? Remember 皮 (かわ)? It has the same reading as that, and they're both skin, so hopefully that makes it easier to remember.

Context

Context Sentences

これは本物の革じゃありません。

This is not real leather.

革のカバンを作るために、皮を革に加工しました。

I processed the hides into leather in order to make a leather bag.

フグは日本でワニ革のサンダルを買った。

Fugu bought crocodile skin sandals in Japan.

Kanji Composition