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骨

骨 — skeleton, bone, remains

Learn the correct stroke order for 骨 (skeleton), a 10-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 610 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)コツkotsu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ほねhone
Strokes10
Radical骨
Frequency#936
Meaningsskeleton, bone, remains, frame

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

遺骨いこつcremated remains (esp. the bones); ashesnoun
骸骨がいこつskeletonnoun
拳骨げんこつ(clenched) fist; knucklesnoun
骨格こっかくskeleton; skeletal structure; buildnoun
骨子こっしmain point; gist; essentialsnoun
骨髄こつずいbone marrow; medullanoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 骨 (skeleton) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 骨.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 骨 is #936, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

遺骨いこつ — cremated remains (esp. the bones); ashes
骸骨がいこつ — skeleton
拳骨げんこつ — (clenched) fist; knuckles

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (骨)

骸bone髄marrow

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 骨 have?

The kanji 骨 (skeleton) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 骨?

骨 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 骨 mean?

骨 means: skeleton, bone, remains, frame. On'yomi readings: コツ. Kun'yomi readings: ほね.

What JLPT level is 骨?

骨 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.