骨ほねっ節ぷし

noun

joint between bones; knuckle

Refers to the physical joint or knobby part of a bone, often where bones meet. Can be used for knuckles or other bony protrusions.

• 寒さむさで手ての骨ほねっ節ぷしが痛いたむ。

  The cold makes the joints in my hands ache.

• 彼かれは指ゆびの骨ほねっ節ぷしをポキポキ鳴ならした。

  He cracked his knuckles.

noun

backbone; spirit; grit

Figurative use for strength of character, resilience, or determination. Often used in expressions like 骨っ節がある (to have backbone).

• 彼かれは骨ほねっ節ぷしのある男おとこだ。

  He is a man of backbone.

• 困こん難なんに負まけない骨ほねっ節ぷしを持もっている。

  She has the grit to not give in to hardship.