English–Japanese

“bone” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihone

Example

魚の骨を取ります。sakana no hone o to ri ma su

I remove the fish bones.

Illustration for 骨 (bone)

How to say “bone” in Japanese

“Bone” in Japanese is 骨 (hone).

Refers to the firm parts inside a body that provide support and form its skeleton.

Full entry for 骨: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 骨

この魚には小さな骨があります。ko no sakana ni wa chii sa na hone ga a ri ma su

This fish has small bones.

レントゲンで腕の骨を確認します。re n to ge n de ude no hone o kaku nin shi ma su

I examine an arm bone by taking an X-ray.

Tips for using 骨

  • English uses bone in compounds such as bone marrow and bone broth, linking the word with both the body and food.

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