noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective, noun
big-boned; sturdily built; stout
Describes a person or animal with a large, sturdy skeletal frame and solid build. Often used positively for robustness.
Antonyms: 骨細
He has a big-boned physique and is suited for physical labor.
骨太の犬は見た目が頼もしい。
A sturdily built dog looks dependable.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective, noun
solid; robust; well-constructed
Figurative use for plans, stories, policies, or arguments that are substantial, well-grounded, and not flimsy. Often used in news and reviews.
この小説は骨太なストーリーで読者を引きつける。
This novel attracts readers with its solid storyline.
政府は骨太の方針を打ち出した。
The government announced a robust policy.
Compound of 骨 (bone) and 太 (thick). The figurative sense developed naturally from the idea of a thick-boned, sturdy frame.