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[ば(化)·け·の·かわ(皮)]
bakenokawa
noun

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[ばけ(化)·の·かわ(皮)]
bakenokawa
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English Meaning(s) for 化けの皮

noun
  1. masking one's true character; disguise; sheep's clothing
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Definition and Synonyms for 化けの皮

Camouflage an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something
Synonyms: カモフラージュ, 仮装, 偽装, 化け, 化ける, 化けの皮, 変装, 扮装, 矯飾, 粉飾, 老ける

Meanings for each kanji in 化けの皮

» change; take the form of; influence; enchant; delude; -ization
» pelt; skin; hide; leather; skin radical (no. 107)

Categories 化けの皮 is a member of

Semblance an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading
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Sample Sentences for 化けの皮

I tried to get him to show what his true nature was, but I couldn't.
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I tried to reveal him for what he really was, but it was impossible.
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I tried in vain to catch him out.
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