What does the JLPT N3 word "骨" mean?

The N3 word "骨" (ほね (hone)) means "bone". It is an essential vocabulary item for the JLPT exam.

Can you give an example sentence for "骨"?

Yes, a common example is: "魚にはたくさんの骨があるので、食べる時は注意が必要です。" which translates to "Fish have many bones, so you need to be careful when eating them.".

ほね (hone)

骨

bone

💡 Nuance & Usage: Refers to the hard, rigid form of connective tissue forming the skeleton of vertebrates. Can also be used metaphorically in some idioms (e.g., 骨を折る - to make an effort).

📝 Example Sentences

魚にはたくさんの骨があるので、食べる時は注意が必要です。

Fish have many bones, so you need to be careful when eating them.

Practice Quiz

Test your understanding of "骨"!

転んで足の_______を折ってしまった。

🎉 正解 / Correct!

日本語: 体が「折れる」のは「骨」です。
English: What 'breaks' in the body is a 'bone'.

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