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革
Leather, Reform
かわ (kawa)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
The word 革命 (kakumei), meaning 'revolution,' is widely used in Japan for major technological breakthroughs, while 革製品 refers to leather products such as wallets and bags.
Memory Trick
Imagine a piece of animal skin being carefully stretched and treated until it becomes strong leather. That finished leather is 革.
Readings
Onyomi: カク (kaku)
Kunyomi: かわ (kawa)
Example Words
革
かわ (kawa)
Leather
革新
かくしん (kakushin)
Innovation
革命
かくめい (kakumei)
Revolution
革製品
かわせいひん (kawaseihin)
Leather goods
Example Sentence
この 財布 は 革 で 作られています。
この さいふ は かわ で つくられています。
kono saifu wa kawa de tsukurareteimasu
This wallet is made of leather.