Word details
こつ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word こつ.
Dictionary
Entry
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
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
骨
skeleton, bone, remains, frame
10 strokesFrequency 936JLPT N2Grade 6
On
コツ
Kun
ほね
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