beautiful skin; skin as beautiful as a gem
A poetic set phrase likening skin to a jewel; used in classical or literary contexts to praise flawless, radiant skin.
Her beautiful skin was as smooth as porcelain.
This lotion was made for those who aim for flawless, gem-like skin.
Standard kanji spelling for this set phrase.
Rarely used kanji form; 膚 is an older variant of 肌.
A classical Japanese phrase combining 玉 (jewel) and 肌 (skin), literally 'jewel skin'. The exact origin is uncertain, but it appears in traditional poetry and literature as a metaphor for exceptionally beautiful skin.