leather, skin, reform, become serious

About this kanji

The kanji "革" primarily means leather or skin but also conveys ideas of reform and serious change. It is commonly used as a noun, representing materials like leather or concepts like reform. Some typical compounds include "改革" (かいかく), which means reform; "革新" (かくしん), meaning innovation; and "革命" (かくめい), which translates to revolution. These compounds illustrate how this kanji relates to significant changes, whether in materials or societal developments. A useful note is that while it suggests serious change, the kanji's use in everyday language can also include discussions about fashion or craftsmanship related to leather.

Example sentences

• この革のバッグは高級だ。

  This leather bag is high-end.

Meanings across languages

English

leather, skin, reform, become serious

Tiếng Việt

da, bì, cải cách, trở nên nghiêm túc

日本語

革, 皮, 改革, 真剣になる

한국어

가죽, 피부, 개혁, 진지하게 되다

中文

皮革, 皮肤, 改革, 变得严肃

id

kulit, kulit, reformasi, menjadi serius

th

หนัง, ผิวหนัง, การปฏิรูป, กลายเป็นจริง

es

cuero, piel, reforma, ser serio

fr

cuir, peau, réforme, devenir sérieux

de

Leder, Haut, Reform, ernst werden

pt

couro, pele, reforma, tornar-se sério

Common compounds

• 改革かいかくreform, reformation, reorganization
• 革新かくしんreform, innovation
• 革命かくめいrevolution, 58th year of the sexagenary cycle (in Onmyōdō)
• 行革ぎょうかくadministrative reform
• 変革へんかくchange, transformation, reform
• 皮革ひかくleather, hide
• 保革ほかくconservatism and progressivism, conservatives and reformists
• 農地改革のうちかいかくagrarian reform