Kanji 骨: skeleton, bone, remains, frame
Key takeaways
Kanji 骨: skeleton, bone, remains, frame. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 骨
skeleton, bone, remains, frame
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
The kanji for bone (骨) represents the skeleton inside the body's flesh (月/肉). The top part depicts a joint or skull, while the bottom part, which looks like 'moon', actually represents the flesh of the body.
