JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
骨 — skeleton
- Reading
- コツ・ほね
- Meaning
- skeleton; bone; remains; frame
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
骨 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is コツ・ほね and it means skeleton; bone; remains; frame. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
骨 appears in everyday japanese words such as 骨 (knack), 骨 (bone) and 露骨 (frank).
Japanese words containing 骨
Frequently asked questions
What does 骨 mean in Japanese?
骨 means skeleton; bone; remains; frame in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 骨 read?
骨 is read コツ・ほね. Reading it inside real words — 骨 and 骨 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 骨 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 骨 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 骨 in a word?
A common word containing 骨 is 骨 (こつ) — "knack". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 骨 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 骨 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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