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What does the kanji 骨 mean?

骨 means bone. On'yomi コツ. Kun'yomi ほね.

Quick facts
On'yomiコツ
Kun'yomiほね
Strokes10
Main radical骨
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
On'yomi コツKun'yomi ほね
N2 · estimated, JLPT framework10 strokes

bone

Memory hook

The white frame under the flesh (月) that holds the body up — BONE.

Main radical

骨bone 10 strokes

Built from

Stroke order · 10 strokes

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Common words

  • 骨ほねbone
  • 露骨ろこつblatant, overt; explicit
  • 骨折こっせつbone fracture

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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