皮膚
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Base noun form. Refers to the outer covering of the body, used in both everyday and medical contexts.
Theme

Two friends, Mika and User, are shopping for skincare products at a drugstore, discussing their skin types and concerns.

皮膚

ひふ

skin

Everyday Life & SurvivalHealth & Body

Memory Hook

Think of 'skin' as a 'hifu' — it sounds like 'he foo' (he food), but skin protects your body like a wrapper! 'He foo' → 皮膚 (hifu, 'skin').

Cultural Note

In Japan, skin care is a major part of daily life, with products like 『化粧水』 (keshousui, 'toner') and 『乳液』 (nyuueki, 'lotion') widely used. The term 『皮膚』 (hifu) is common in medical and cosmetic contexts.

Forms

Base: 皮膚Base noun form. Refers to the outer covering of the body, used in both everyday and medical contexts.