1.
to peel, to skin
To remove the outer layer or covering of something.
りんごの皮を剥く。
To peel an apple.
卵の殻を剥く。
To peel an eggshell.
包丁で大根の皮を剥いた。
I peeled the daikon radish with a kitchen knife.
剥く means to peel or remove the outer layer of something.
TRANSITIVITY:
- Type: 他動詞 (transitive)
- Pair: 剥ける (intransitive - to peel off, come off)
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 皮を剥く: to peel skin/rind
- りんごを剥く: to peel an apple
- 卵の殻を剥く: to peel an egg shell
IDIOMS:
- 目を剥く: to open eyes wide (in surprise)
- 牙を剥く: to bare one's fangs
HOMOPHONE DISTINCTION:
- 剥く: to peel
- 向く: to face, to turn toward