NichiDict

こつ

N3
骨
[kotsu]
Illustration for 骨

Meanings

1.Noun

knack; skill; trick; secret; know-how; the ropes; hang

2.Noun

bone; skeleton

3.Noun

cremated remains (esp. the bones); ashes

Other Readings

「骨」 has another reading with different meanings.

Examples

この仕事のコツを教えてください。

Please teach me the knack of this work.

料理の腕を上げるには骨が折れます。

It takes effort to improve cooking skills.

骨を掴むまで時間がかかりました。

It took time to get the hang of it.