Refers to the skin of an animal, especially when removed and used as a material. Often used in contexts like leatherworking, taxidermy, or traditional crafts.
This bag is made of genuine animal hide.
The hunter skinned the animal and preserved the pelt.
parchment; vellum
Compound of 獣 (じゅう, 'beast, animal') and 皮 (ひ, 'skin, hide'). The reading is on'yomi, and the word is straightforwardly formed from its kanji components.