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ひび Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun
chaps ; cracks ; fissures
usually written using kana alone
Refers to small cracks or fissures in the skin, often caused by dryness or cold. Commonly used for chapped hands, lips, or heels.
Written forms ひび Usage 85%
Usually written in kana. The kanji forms 皹 and 皸 are rare and not commonly used.
あかぎれ Usage 7%
Alternate reading for the same meaning, also usually written in kana.
アカギレ Usage 4%
皸 Usage 2% i
Usage for this spelling across all readings, not one reading alone.
皹 Usage 2% i Usage for this spelling across all readings, not one reading alone.
Kanji 皹 skin cracks or roughness 皸 skin cracks or roughness Similar words あかぎれ あかぎれ is an alternative reading for the same word, also meaning chaps or cracks in the skin. It is less common than ひび but interchangeable.
かさかさ かさかさ describes dry, rough skin, while ひび specifically refers to visible cracks or fissures.
Etymology The origin is uncertain. The word is native Japanese, and the kanji forms 皹 and 皸 are rare and likely chosen for their meaning rather than reflecting historical usage.
