Word details

気骨

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 気骨.

Dictionary

Entry

気骨こつNounFreq #43130
1

(moral) backbone; spirit; soul; grit

Examples
彼にはその法案に反対の発言をする気骨があるだろうか。
Will he have the backbone to speak out against the bill?

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

spirit, mind, air, atmosphere, mood

6 strokesFrequency 113JLPT N4Grade 1

On

Kun

いき

skeleton, bone, remains, frame

10 strokesFrequency 936JLPT N2Grade 6

On

コツ

Kun

ほね

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