こつ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word こつ
1
Word usually written using kana alone
knack; skill; trick; secret; know-how; the ropes; hang
Examples
彼女は金もうけのこつを知っている。
She knows the art of making money.
2
bone; skeleton
3
cremated remains (esp. the bones); ashes
Kanji in this Word
骨
10 strokes
Frequency: 936
JLPT N2
Grade 6
Meanings
skeleton
bone
remains
frame
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ほね
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