節ふし々ぶし

noun

joints; knuckles

Refers to the physical joints of the body, such as fingers, knees, or elbows. Often used when talking about aches or stiffness.

• 年としを取とると、節ふし々ぶしが痛いたくなる。

  As you get older, your joints start to ache.

• 寒さむい日ひは指ゆびの節ふし々ぶしがこわばる。

  On cold days, my finger joints get stiff.

noun

points; key points

Used for the main points or highlights of a speech, explanation, or argument. Often appears in phrases like 話の節々 or 説明の節々.

• 彼かれのスピーチの節ふし々ぶしにユーモアが感かんじられた。

  Humor could be felt at various points in his speech.

• 報ほう告こく書しょの節ふし々ぶしから、彼かれの努ど力りょくがうかがえる。

  His effort can be seen in various parts of the report.