Word details

遺骨

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

Dictionary

Entry

遺骨こつNounFreq #33259
1

cremated remains (esp. the bones); ashes

Examples
彼の遺骨はここに埋められている。
His ashes are buried here.
2

remains (of war dead)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

bequeath, leave behind, reserve

14 strokesFrequency 647JLPT N1Grade 6

On

ユイ

Kun

のこ.す

skeleton, bone, remains, frame

10 strokesFrequency 936JLPT N2Grade 6

On

コツ

Kun

ほね

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