The kanji 骨 represents "bone." This character refers to the hard, rigid parts that form the skeletal framework of humans and animals. It conveys ideas related to structure, support, and the fundamental building blocks of a body.

・On-yomi (音読み): ・コツ (kotsu) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): ・ほね (hone)

⚫︎骨折 Translation: Bone fracture ⚫︎骨格 Translation: Skeleton; skeletal structure ⚫︎骨組み Translation: Framework; skeleton (of a building, etc.)

The kanji 骨 is a pictograph. It visually represents the outline of a bone. The top part shows a part of the bone, and the bottom part shows a meat/flesh, which helps create an image of the bone itself. Over time, the character has evolved slightly, but the core imagery of a bone remains evident.