Translation of Japanese word "骨" to English
骨
ほね
[hone]
IPA: /hone/
Meaning
NounA composite material consisting largely of calcium phosphate and collagen and making up the skeleton of most vertebrates.
How to use
骨 (hone) — 'bone'. 骨折する (kossetsu suru) — break a bone. 骨組み (honegumi) — framework. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
bone
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 骨
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ほね
Romaji Transcription: hone
Example Sentences
骨を折ってください。
ほねをおってください。
Please break my bone.
骨を洗うと、身体が綺麗になる。
Washing the bone makes the body clean.
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Common phrases
- 骨折— bone fracture
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Frequency rank: #710 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "骨" mean?▼
The Japanese word "骨" means "bone" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "骨"?▼
The word "骨" is read as "ほね" (hone). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "骨を折ってください。".
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