(けがわ)

けがわ
noun
fur, pelt
1. fur, pelt, animal skin with fur
The skin of an animal with fur still attached, used especially for clothing or decoration.
She is wearing a fur coat.
Fur products are expensive.
To protect animal rights, brands that don't use fur are increasing.

毛皮(けがわ) refers to animal fur/pelt used as material for clothing and accessories.

Common collocations:

  • 毛皮(けがわ)のコート (fur coat)
  • 毛皮(けがわ)製品(せいひん) (fur products)
  • (ほん)毛皮(けがわ) (real fur)
  • フェイク毛皮(けがわ) / 人工(じんこう)毛皮(けがわ) (fake/artificial fur)

Related words:

  • (かわ) - skin, leather (without fur)
  • (かわ) - processed leather
  • () - hair, fur (on the animal)