岩肌

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 岩肌(いわはだ) is the exposed surface of rock.
• Basic usage: It describes rock gleaming after rain or the surface a climber grips.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• A surface versus the place 岩場
  • 岩場(いわば) refers to a rocky area. 岩肌 identifies the rock's outer surface, making it suitable for describing its wet color or the face touched by a hand.