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革
On'yomi
カク
KAKU
Kun'yomi
かわ
kawa
leather · skin · reform · become serious
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Strokes9
Frequency#249
Radical革leather(9)
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Strokes9
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of animal hide spread out. Leather.
Symbolism
Revolution, leather, reform. Represents change and material.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Enjoying a meal
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
易姓革命
えきせいかくめい
revolution (change of dynasty) decreed by Heaven when the incumbent emperor is found lacking in moral virtue (old Chinese political thought); revolution (change of dynasty) decreed by Heaven when the incumbent emperor is found lacking in moral virtue (old Chinese political thought)
保革伯仲
ほかくはくちゅう
conservatives and reformists being neck and neck; balanced conservative and progressive strengths; conservatives and reformists being neck and neck
革を抜く
かわをぬく
To shed one's skin; To flee quickly