JMdict: 1483900
皮肉 【ひにく】
- [n,adj-na,adj-no] irony; sarcasm; cynicism; satire
- [adj-na,adj-no,n] unexpected; different from what one expected; not as one had planned
- [n] (only) surface; something superficial
- [n] skin and bone; body
Kanji in this word:
| Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 皮 | Pelt, Skin, Hide, Leather, Skin Radical (no. 107) | ヒ | かわ |
| 肉 | Meat | ニク | しし |
Words often seen with this one: (experimental feature)