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骨を折る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 骨を折る.
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Entry
1
Idiomatic expression
to make efforts; to take pains
Examples
君のためにできるだけ骨を折ろう。
I will do all I can for you.
2
to break a bone
Examples
彼は事故に遭って骨を折った。
He met with an accident and broke some bones.
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