Meanings
Readings
Common Words
skin
body (in the context of intimate bodily contact)
Noun, used as a suffix
surface; grain (e.g. of wood); texture
Noun, used as a suffix
disposition; temperament; character; type
chilly; unpleasantly cold
Transitive verb
to open (e.g. one's robe); to bare (e.g. one's chest); to expose
Intransitive verb
to open up (of clothing); to be exposed
Archaic; Transitive verb
to open wide (one's legs, eyes, mouth, etc.); to stretch
to get goosebumps
Sensitive; Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
flesh colour (of a Japanese person); flesh color; pale orange
(one's) skin color; skin colour; skin tone
feel; touch; texture
manner (with others)
Memory Mnemonics
Keywords
The core concepts or meanings associated with this specific kanji.
Constituents
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Mnemonic Stories
When your flesh is exposed to heavy wind, it can negatively affect your skinโs texture.
The moon has no wind, preserving its texture.
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