come off, peel, fade, discolor

About this kanji

The kanji "剝" primarily means to come off, peel, or fade. It's often used as a verb, indicating actions like peeling fruit or fading colors. One common compound is "剝茸" (ムキタケ), referring to a type of edible mushroom that is peeled or removed from its outer layer. Another example is "剝ける" (むける), meaning to peel or to come off naturally. This kanji can also describe the process of discoloration, such as paint fading. Note that while it is often associated with removing something, it can also indicate the gradual peeling away of layers.

Example sentences

• 皮を剝くのは少し難しい。

  Peeling the skin is somewhat difficult.

Meanings across languages

English

come off, peel, fade, discolor

Tiếng Việt

rời bỏ, bóc, phai màu, không còn

日本語

剥がす, 剥ぐ, 色あせる, 変色する

한국어

벗기다, 까다, 바래다, 변색하다

中文

剥落, 去掉, 褪色, 变色

id

mengelupas

th

ลอก

es

pelar

fr

peeling

de

abblättern

pt

descamar

Common compounds

• 剝茸ムキタケSarcomyxa edulis (edible mushroom species)