革
leather · skin · reform · become serious
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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
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 革 mean in Japanese?
革 means leather, skin, reform, become serious.
How do you read 革?
On'yomi: カク (KAKU). Kun'yomi: かわ (kawa).
How many strokes does 革 have?
革 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 革 (leather).
Is 革 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 革 (leather, skin, reform, become serious) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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