Translation and Meaning of: 皮肉 - hiniku
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 皮肉 (hiniku) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: hiniku
Kana: ひにく
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n2
Translation / Meaning: cynicism; sarcasm
Meaning in English: cynicism;sarcasm
Definition: To ridicule or belittle others.
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Explanation and Etymology - (皮肉) hiniku
"皮肉" is a Japanese word that means "irony" or "sarcasm". The word is composed of two Kanji: 皮 (hi), which means "skin" or "bark", and 肉 (niku), which means "meat" or "muscle". The origin of the word dates back to the Edo period (1603-1868), when the expression "kawa no nioi" (smell of leather) was used to refer to something that seemed good, but was actually bad. Over time, the expression evolved into "kawa no nioi ga suru" (the smell of leather is present), which began to be used to refer to ironic or sarcastic situations. From there, the expression was abbreviated to "hiniku", which is the current form of the word "皮肉".How to Write in Japanese - (皮肉) hiniku
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Synonyms and Similar - (皮肉) hiniku
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
皮肉; 皮肉な; 皮肉っぽい; 皮肉めいた; 皮肉屋; 皮肉屋な; 皮肉屋っぽい; 皮肉屋めいた
Words containing: 皮肉
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Words with the same pronunciation: ひにく hiniku
Example Sentences - (皮肉) hiniku
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Other words of the same type: noun
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "cynicism; sarcasm" é "(皮肉) hiniku". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.