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Kanji Detail for 骨 - "bone, core, character"

骨

  • Meaning

    骨 means "bone, core, character."

    1. Bone - The skeletal structure in bodies.

    2. Core - The essential part; the framework.

    3. Build - Physical constitution; body type.

    4. Character - Personality; disposition; quality.

    5. Hardship - Difficulty; trouble.

    6. Remains - Cremated bones.

  • Dictionary Citations

    The meaning above is based on the following sources:

    KANJIDIC2 A comprehensive Japanese-English kanji dictionary

    skeleton; bone; remains; frame

    Unihan Unicode Han Database for CJK characters

    bone; skeleton; frame, framework; Kangxi radical 188

    CC-CEDICT A Chinese-English dictionary

    used in 骨碌碌[gu1 lu4 lu4]; used in 骨碌[gu1 lu5]; used in 骨朵[gu1 duo5]

    Make Me a Hanzi Open-source Chinese character data

    bone; skeleton; frame, framework

    XSZD Xuéshēng Zìdiǎn (學生字典) - Student's Dictionary

    The framework of a human or animal body. It supports the body, attaches muscles, protects internal organs, and enables movement. Its shapes and sizes vary. Made of colite and calcium. Hence there are differences in softness and hardness. Animal bones can be made into various implements. | All that forms a framework is called 骨. As in 骨面俱到 (complete in all aspects), 骨肉停勻 (well-proportioned) and the like. | 次骨. Meaning deeply. As in deeply hating someone is called 銜之次骨. | Having the meaning of firm and unyielding. As in one who speaks directly without flattery is called 骨鯁, 風骨 (integrity).
  • Onyomitip

    kotsu(こつ) こつ

  • Kunyomitip

    hone(ほね) ほね

  • Strokestip

    10 strokes

  • Radicaltip

    骨 (hone・honehen)

  • Related Keywords
    bone skeleton frame core essence heart character disposition effort trouble hardship remains ashes structure framework marrow spine backbone gist substance

Sentences including 骨

  • I broke my arm.

  • I don't like to eat fish with many bones.

  • Don't spare yourself in this work.

  • He has an eye for antiques.

  • I broke my leg.

  • He put himself to much trouble on my behalf.

  • Thank you for your trouble.

  • He gave the dog a bone.

  • This hard work has made me very tired.

  • The work is well worth the trouble.

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