(かひ)

かひ
noun
fruit peel; fruit skin; rind
1. fruit peel; fruit skin; rind; pericarp
The outer covering of a fruit, including the skin and any layers between the skin and the seeds. A botanical and culinary term.
レモンの果皮(かひ)をすりおろす。
Grate the lemon peel.
この果物(くだもの)果皮(かひ)ごと()べられる。
You can eat this fruit together with the peel.
柑橘類(かんきつるい)果皮(かひ)には栄養(えいよう)豊富(ほうふ)(ふく)まれている。
The peel of citrus fruits is rich in nutrients.

Composed of () (fruit) + () (skin, peel). A formal term used in botany, food science, and product labeling. In everyday conversation, (かわ) alone is more commonly used.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 果皮(かひ)をむく — to peel the fruit skin
  • 果皮(かひ)ごと()べる — to eat with the peel
  • 乾燥(かんそう)果皮(かひ) — dried fruit peel

RELATED TERMS:

  • 果肉(かにく) — fruit flesh, pulp
  • 果汁(かじゅう) — fruit juice
  • (かわ) — skin, peel (everyday term)
  • 外皮(がいひ) — outer skin (more general term)