Kanji for "Skin"

4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "skin". The most popular choice is shown first.

革

Top pick

leather, skin, reform, become serious

Reading: kaku

9 strokes

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Related kanji for "skin"

皮

skin

hi

5 strokes肌

skin

ki · nature

6 strokes膚

skin

fu · nature

15 strokes

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for skin?

The most common kanji for "skin" is 革, read as kaku. It means leather, skin, reform. Related kanji: 皮 (skin), 肌 (skin), 膚 (skin).

How many strokes does 革 have?

革 has 9 strokes.