皮肉
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Base noun form. Refers to cynicism or sarcasm, often used to describe ironic or mocking remarks. Written in kanji, with a reading in hiragana.
Theme
At a café, User and their friend Aiko chat about a recent movie they watched, discussing its themes and tone.
皮肉
ひにく
cynicism / sarcasm
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Think of 'skin' (皮, kawa) and 'meat' (肉, niku) — sarcasm can be like a sharp comment that 'cuts' through the surface. 'Skin-meat' → 皮肉 (hiniku, 'cynicism / Sarcasm').
Cultural Note
In Japanese communication, 『皮肉』 (hiniku, 'cynicism / Sarcasm') is often used subtly in humor or criticism. It's common in literature, comedy, and everyday conversations to express irony without direct confrontation.
Forms
Base: 皮肉Base noun form. Refers to cynicism or sarcasm, often used to describe ironic or mocking remarks. Written in kanji, with a reading in hiragana.