皮を被る かわをかぶる Also written 皮をかぶる Meanings Expression, Godan verb to conceal one's true nature or feelings; to feign friendliness; to play the hypocrite See also: 猫をかぶる (ねこをかぶる). Kanji 皮 skin. Read as かわ. 被 put on. Read as かぶる. Word lists Idioms Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists