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Kanji 皰: meanings, readings, and example words.

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Kanji 皰: pimple

Key takeaways

Kanji 皰: pimple. Readings and core meaning.

See vocabulary and examples below.

Kanji at a glance

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Meaning

pimple

On reading

ほうびょう

Kun reading

にきび

Radical

Core meaning / core image

Core meaning: 皰

pimple

Kanji structure breakdown

Structure breakdown

皮 + 包

Mnemonic story

Mnemonic story

A pimple or blister is essentially something wrapped (包) inside the skin (皮). Visualize the skin surface enveloping a small bump to remember this character.

On'yomi and kun'yomi

Kun reading

にきび
  • 面皰にきび

    pimple / acne

Commonly used words

  • 面皰
    にきび

    pimple / acne

Example sentences

Example 1

顔ににきびができた。

Translation

I got a pimple on my face.

Example 2

にきびを早く治したい。

Translation

I want to heal my acne quickly.

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