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化けの皮 (ばけのかわ) — mask (concealing one's true character) | Kumi Dictionary

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化けの皮

化けの皮

化ばけの皮かわ

mask (concealing one's true character)

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化の皮

ばけのかわ

Noun

1.

mask (concealing one's true character), disguise, sheep's clothing

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Kanji that make up this word

ば.ける・ば.かす・ふ.ける・け.する…(2)

change・take the form of・influence・enchant・delude…(1)

pelt・skin・hide・leather・skin radical (no. 107)

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