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骨を惜しむ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 骨を惜しむ.

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Entry

骨を惜しむほねをおしむExpressionGodan verbFreq #257979
1

Idiomatic expression

to spare oneself (the trouble)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

skeleton, bone, remains, frame

10 strokesFrequency 936JLPT N2Grade 6

On

コツ

Kun

ほね

pity, be sparing of, frugal, stingy, regret

11 strokesFrequency 1,641JLPT N1Grade 8

On

セキ

Kun

お.しいお.しむ

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