1.
skin
The outer covering of the human body.
2.
texture, feel
The quality of a surface.
When buying baby clothes, I try to choose materials with a soft feel.
肌 refers to human skin, particularly focusing on texture, beauty, and feel.
CONTRAST:
- 肌: skin (beauty, texture, feel)
- 皮: skin, hide, peel (outer layer)
- 皮膚: skin (medical/scientific term)
COMMON COMPOUNDS:
- 肌色: skin color, flesh tone
- 素肌: bare skin
- 敏感肌: sensitive skin
- 乾燥肌: dry skin
- 脂性肌: oily skin
- 肌触り: texture, feel (of fabric)
EXPRESSIONS:
- 肌が合う: to suit one's nature, to be compatible
- 肌で感じる: to feel intuitively
- 鳥肌が立つ: to get goosebumps
SKINCARE VOCABULARY:
- 肌ケア: skincare
- 美肌: beautiful skin
- 肌荒れ: rough/irritated skin
RELATED:
- 顔: face
- 体: body