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皮
皮 (readings: ひ, かわ; Japanese kanji) means “skin / peel”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 皮膚 (skin).
What does 皮 mean?
| Kanji | 皮 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | skin / peel |
| Readings | ひ, かわ |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 皮
皮 is read ひ or かわ depending on the word.
Example words with 皮
| Example | 皮膚 (skin) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14