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骨
骨 (readings: こつ, ほね; Japanese kanji) means “bone”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 骨折 (bone fracture).
What does 骨 mean?
| Kanji | 骨 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | bone |
| Readings | こつ, ほね |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 骨
骨 is read こつ or ほね depending on the word.
Example words with 骨
| Example | 骨折 (bone fracture) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14