Skin
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noun
The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.
Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it should use the kun'yomi reading. You haven't learned this reading yet, so here's a mnemonic to help you:
As a human (we think), you have a lot of skin. But sometimes a normal shower isn't enough to wash all that skin. What do you do when you can't fit all your skin in the shower or the tub? You get your skin cleaned at the car wash, of course!
皮ごと
without removing the skin
皮つき
skin-on, with skin
皮がめくれる
the skin starts to peel
皮がはがれる
the skin comes off
皮がむける
the skin peels off
皮の下
under the skin
皮の色
skin color
皮のあつみ
the thickness of the skin
玉ねぎの皮
onion peel
ギョーザの皮
a gyoza wrapper
木の皮
tree bark
皮をむく
to peel off the skin
皮をはぐ
to peel off the skin
皮をのこす
to leave the skin
このカーペットは、牛の皮です。
This carpet is made of cow hide.
ギョーザの皮と牛肉がある。
There are gyoza wrappers and beef.
メロンの皮はピーラーでは中々むけませんね。
Melon rind is not the easiest to peel with a peeler.