KanjiSchool
革
革 (readings: かく, かわ; Japanese kanji) means “revolution / leather”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 革命 (revolution).
What does 革 mean?
| Kanji | 革 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | revolution / leather |
| Readings | かく, かわ |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 革
革 is read かく or かわ depending on the word.
Example words with 革
| Example | 革命 (revolution) |
|---|
Practice writing 革 — free
See 革's stroke order, take a quiz, and add it to your spaced-repetition review. KanjiSchool teaches all 1,026 Kyōiku kanji through real stories and news.
Start free — no credit card →
Updated: 2026-07-14