Kanji

What does the kanji 革 mean?

革 means leather; reform. On'yomi カク. Kun'yomi かわ.

Quick facts
On'yomiカク
Kun'yomiかわ
Strokes9
Main radical革
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
On'yomi カクKun'yomi かわ
N2 · estimated, JLPT framework9 strokes

leather; reform

Memory hook

A hide stretched out and tanned; changing the outer layer entirely — LEATHER, REFORM.

Stroke order · 9 strokes

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Common words

More words with this kanji

  • 変革へんかくreform, drastic transformation
  • 革命かくめいrevolution
  • 革新かくしんinnovation, reform
  • 吊り革つりかわstrap (to hold onto on a train or bus)

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.