Word details

骨を拾う

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 骨を拾う.

Dictionary

Entry

骨を拾うほねをひろうExpressionGodan verbFreq #84924
1

to collect the ashes of the deceased

Examples
君が死んだら骨を拾ってあげる。
I'll look after your affairs when you are dead.
2

to look after someone's affairs after he dies

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

skeleton, bone, remains, frame

10 strokesFrequency 936JLPT N2Grade 6

On

コツ

Kun

ほね

pick up, gather, find, go on foot, ten

9 strokesFrequency 1,479JLPT N2Grade 3

On

シュウジュウ

Kun

ひろ.う

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