WORD DETAIL
剝がれる
はがれる
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
剝がれる(はがれる)is an intransitive verb for attached paint, a label, or a similar item peeling or coming off. - Basic usage: A gradual process appears in
塗料が少しずつ剝がれている, while the completed result appears in札が剝がれてしまった.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Intransitive use
- It focuses on the paint or label coming off rather than on an agent removing it, and marks that item with
が.
- It focuses on the paint or label coming off rather than on an agent removing it, and marks that item with
- Process and completion
- Use
剝がれているfor gradual peeling in progress and剝がれてしまったfor an unwelcome completed result.
- Use

