Kanji 皮: pelt, skin, hide, leather, skin radical (no. 107)
Key takeaways
Kanji 皮: pelt, skin, hide, leather, skin radical (no. 107). Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 皮
pelt, skin, hide, leather, skin radical (no. 107)
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This character is a pictograph representing the act of peeling the hide off an animal. It is commonly found in words related to skin or leather, such as 'pibu' (skin) or 'pihyeok' (leather).
