Meaning

Primary

Bone

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

ほね
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it should use the kun'yomi reading. When learning the kanji, you didn't learn that reading, so here's a mnemonic to help you with this word: Take a look at your own bones. They have been upgraded with special technology, allowing you to hone (ほね) in on targets, then shoot your bones at them. Go ahead and imagine yourself using this crazy new bone technology. Wolverine is jealous.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 骨を作る

    to make bone

    骨を折る

    to break a bone

    骨をけずる

    to carve bone, to scrape bone

Context Sentences

これは魚の骨です。

This is a fish bone.

え、骨、折れたの!?

Huh, the bone broke!?

骨付きチキンが食べたいな。

I feel like eating chicken on the bone.

Kanji Composition