剥

Kanji: 剥
Level: N1
Meaning: peel, strip
On'yomi: ハク
Kun'yomi: は.ぐ, は.がす, は.げる
Strokes: 10
Common compounds: 剥製 (はくせい) stuffed animal 剥離 (はくり) peeling off
Memory hook: Using a blade to take off a layer.