表ひょう皮ひ

noun

epidermis; cuticle

Anatomical/zoological term for the outer layer of skin or an animal's protective outer layer.

• 表ひょう皮ひの細さい胞ぼうは常つねに新あたらしく生うまれ変かわっている。

  The cells of the epidermis are constantly being renewed.

noun

bark; epidermis (plant)

Botanical term for the outer protective layer of a plant stem or root.

• 木きの表ひょう皮ひを傷きずつけると、そこから樹じゅ液えきが出でてくる。

  If you damage the bark of a tree, sap will come out from there.

noun

facade; outer surface

Architectural term for the outer face or skin of a building; also used metaphorically for a superficial appearance.

• このビルの表ひょう皮ひはガラスで覆おおわれている。

  The facade of this building is covered with glass.