表皮(ひょうひ)

ひょうひ
noun
epidermis; outer skin layer
healthbody-part
1. epidermis; the outermost layer of skin
the thin outer layer of skin that protects the body
表皮(ひょうひ)が傷(きず)ついた。
The epidermis was injured.
表皮(ひょうひ)の細胞(さいぼう)は常(つね)に新(あたら)しくなる。
The cells of the epidermis are constantly renewing.
この化粧品(けしょうひん)は表皮(ひょうひ)を保護(ほご)する。
This cosmetic product protects the epidermis.

Types

The layers of the skin:

  • 表皮(ひょうひ) - epidermis (outermost layer)
  • 真皮(しんぴ) - dermis (middle layer)
  • 皮下(ひか)組織(そしき) - subcutaneous tissue (innermost layer)

Usage

表皮(ひょうひ) is the technical term used in medical and scientific contexts. In everyday speech, 肌(はだ) (skin) is more commonly used.

Related words

Related Words

Related: 皮下(ひか) (subcutaneous)
Related: 皮膚(ひふ) (skin)
Synonym: 肌(はだ) (everyday word)
Compare: 内皮(ないひ) (endothelium)
Compare: 外皮(がいひ) (outer skin)
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Added 2026.1.28 12:35 · Revised 2026.9.28 22:10
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