i-adjective
bony; tough; plucky; spirited; hard to deal with
Describes something with many bones (e.g., fish), a person with a bony build, or a person with a tough, unyielding character. The figurative sense often implies stubbornness or resilience.
この魚は骨っぽくて食べにくい。
This fish is bony and hard to eat.
彼
He has a tough character and won't give in easily.