外がい皮ひ

noun

outer skin; outer covering; husk; shell; rind

Refers to the outer protective layer of something: skin of a fruit, shell of an egg, husk of a grain, crust of bread, or the outer layer of an organ. Often used in biological or botanical contexts. Contrasts with 内皮 (inner skin/lining).

See also: 内皮

• 卵たまごの外がい皮ひはとても薄うすい。

  The outer shell of an egg is very thin.

• この果物くだものの外がい皮ひは食たべられない。

  The outer skin of this fruit is not edible.