鮫肌
samehada
The Japanese phrase for "shark skin" is 鮫肌 (samehada).
鮫肌 is used both literally to refer to the actual skin of a shark and figuratively to describe a skin texture that is rough or bumpy. In medical or dermatological contexts, it can also be used to describe specific skin textures or conditions.
How do you pronounce it?
samehada
Did you know?
- In the world of anime and manga, 鮫肌 is the name of a famous sentient sword in the series 'Naruto' that absorbs the chakra of opponents it cuts.
- In the world of traditional Japanese sword making, the term 鮫肌 refers to a specific pattern of tiny pits or grain on a blade called 'hada'.
- Historically, the rough texture of 鮫肌 was used as a functional surface to prevent luxury lacquerware from slipping from the hands.
Examples in context
- サメ皮の財布を買いたいんだけど、どこで手に入るかな？I want to buy a shark skin wallet, but I wonder where I can find one?
- 鮫肌はとてもザラザラしています。Samehada wa totemo zarazara shite imasu.Shark skin is very rough.
- この素材は鮫肌のような質感です。Kono sozai wa samehada no yōna shitsukan desu.This material has a shark skin-like texture.
- 鮫肌の感触を確かめてみました。Samehada no kanshoku o tashikamete mimashita.I tried checking the feel of the shark skin.
Example conversation
Yui and Yota are at a natural history museum.
- 結衣 Yui見て、このサメの標本を触ってみて。mite, kono same no hyōhon o sawatte mite.Look, try touching this shark specimen.
- 陽太 Yotaわあ、鮫肌は本当にヤスリみたいだね。waa, samehada wa hontō ni yasuri mitai da ne.Wow, shark skin really feels like sandpaper.
- 結衣 Yuiびっくりするほどざらざらだよね。bikkuri suru hodo zarazara da yo ne.It's surprisingly rough, isn't it?
- 陽太 Yotaうん、すごい感触だよ。un, sugoi kanshoku da yo.Yeah, it's an amazing feeling.
