Word details
骨抜き
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 骨抜き.
Dictionary
Entry
1
boning (fish or meat); deboning
2
watering down (a plan, bill, etc.); dilution; emasculation
Examples
彼の提案は骨抜きになった。
His proposal has been watered down.
3
taking the backbone out of; weakening
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