Japanese

ひふ
Meaning: skin
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

皮
膚

Example sentences

In winter, the air is dry and skin tends to get rough.
カエルの皮膚はヌメヌメしている
The frog's skin is slimy.
火傷が治った後、皮膚に瘢痕が残った。
A scar remained on the skin after the burn healed.
皮膚に発赤が見られる
Redness can be seen on the skin.
皮膚に赤い斑が現れた。
Red spots appeared on the skin.

Usage Notes

Refers to the physical skin covering the body of humans or animals.

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