上うわっ皮かわ

noun

outer layer; surface layer; skin; crust; film

Refers to the outermost layer or covering of something, such as skin, bark, rind, crust, or a thin film on a liquid. Can be used for both living things and inanimate objects.

See also: 上皮

• 傷きずは上うわっ皮かわだけで、深ふかくはなかった。

  The wound was only on the surface layer and wasn't deep.

• 牛ぎゅう乳にゅうの上うわっ皮かわを取とり除のぞいてください。

  Please remove the skin that has formed on the milk.