Quick answer
革 is the kanji for "Skin / Reform / Leather". A common reading is かわ (kawa). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Skin / Reform / Leather
Also : Skin · Reform · Leather · Become Serious
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 革 represents 'LEATHER'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of leather.
On-reading: かく — remember this sound by associating it with leather. Kun-reading: かわ.
Example Sentences
社会を変えるためには、制度の革新が必要です。
しゃかいをかえるためには、せいどのかくしんがひつようです。
To change society, institutional innovation is necessary.
技術革新によって、生活が大きく変わりました。
ぎじゅつかくしんによって、せいかつがおおきくかわりました。
Life has changed greatly through technological innovation.
Vocabulary using 革
Learn 革 with Spaced Repetition
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