骨を折る (ほねをおる) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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expression, godan verb (-ru)
make efforts; take pains; go to trouble
idiomatic expression
Idiomatic expression meaning to put in considerable effort or trouble, often for someone else's sake. Used in both positive and negative contexts.
この企画を成功させるために骨を折った。
I made great efforts to make this project a success.
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expression, godan verb (-ru)
break a bone
Literal meaning: to fracture a bone. Less common than the idiomatic sense, but still used in medical or injury contexts.
