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無骨

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 無骨

武骨
こつ
~な Adj.
Noun
Freq #13404
1

boorish; unrefined; rustic; uncouth; clumsy; brusque

Examples
彼の態度はすこぶる無骨だ。
He is very blunt in his manner.

Kanji in this Word

12 strokes
Frequency: 274
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

nothingness
none
ain't
nothing
nil
not

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
な.い
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
8 strokes
Frequency: 387
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

warrior
military
chivalry
arms

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たけ
たけ.し
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
たけし
たけん
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