Japanese word

骨格

Pronunciation

Romajikokkaku

Meaning

  • nounbuild

Example

彼は骨格がしっかりしています。kare wa kok kaku ga shi kka ri shi te i ma su

He has a sturdy build.

Illustration for 骨格 (build)

More examples

私は骨格に合う服を選ぶようにしています。watashi wa kok kaku ni a u fuku o era bu yō ni shi te i ma su

I try to choose clothes that suit my build.

Core concept

Refers to the basic structure that gives a body or an abstract system its shape and support.

Common phrases

  • 骨格がしっかりしているkok kaku ga shi kka ri shi te i ru

    have a sturdy build

  • 骨格が細いkok kaku ga hoso i

    have a slender frame

Similar words

骨組みhonegumi: The supporting framework formed by connected parts in a body, building, or plan.
枠組みwakugumi: A basic framework that organizes the parts of an idea, plan, or system.
構造kōzō: The way parts are arranged and connected to form a whole.

Definition in Japanese

身体を形づくり、その姿勢や体つきを支える骨や関節の組み立て。shin tai o katachi zu ku ri so no shi sei ya karada tsu ki o sasa e ru hone ya kan setsu no ku mi ta te

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound 骨格 (kokkaku) combines 骨 (kotsu, "bone") with 格 (kaku, "framework or structure").

Usage tips

  • When native speakers discuss a speech or plan, 骨格 (kokkaku) can describe its organizing structure, extending the word beyond physical appearance.

Other meanings

  • skeletonnoun
  • frameworknoun

Related words

  • 骨格的kokkakutekiskeletalna-adjective

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