Word details

無骨

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

Dictionary

Entry

無骨武骨こつNoun~な Adj.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.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

nothingness, none, ain't, nothing, nil, not

12 strokesFrequency 274JLPT N2Grade 4

On

Kun

な.い

skeleton, bone, remains, frame

10 strokesFrequency 936JLPT N2Grade 6

On

コツ

Kun

ほね

warrior, military, chivalry, arms

8 strokesFrequency 387JLPT N2Grade 5

On

Kun

たけたけ.し

Nanori

たけしたけん

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