joints; knuckles
Refers to the physical joints of the body, such as fingers, knees, or elbows. Often used when talking about aches or stiffness.
As you get older, your joints start to ache.
On cold days, my finger joints get stiff.
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.
Humor could be felt at various points in his speech.
His effort can be seen in various parts of the report.
Standard kanji spelling for both literal joints and figurative points.
Variant spelling; less common than 節々.
Reduplication of 節 (ふし, 'joint, knot, node'), emphasizing multiple joints or points.