Kanji · N2

/ skeleton

Kanji for skeleton, bone, or remains.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
On (音)コツSino-Japanese readings — common in compounds.
Kun (訓)ほねNative Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana.
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Meaning

骨 carries the meaning skeleton, bone, or remains.

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Common compounds with 骨

こっかくskeleton / skeletal structure / build
こつずいbone marrow / medulla
げんこつfist / knuckles
こっせつbone fracture
ろこつopen / unconcealed / undisguised
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