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骨柄 (こつがら) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

骨こつ柄がら

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Meanings

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noun

build; physique; appearance

Refers to a person's physical build or overall appearance, often with a nuance of bone structure or frame.

彼かれは骨こつ柄がらがしっかりしている。
He has a sturdy build.
骨こつ柄がらの良よい男だん性せいが入はいってきた。
A man with a good physique came in.

Kanji

骨skeleton, bone, remains
柄design, pattern, build

Similar words

体たい格かく
体格 is a more common and general term for physique or body build, while 骨柄 specifically emphasizes bone structure and frame.
骨こっ格かく
骨格 means skeleton or skeletal structure, often used in anatomical contexts, whereas 骨柄 refers to the overall build as perceived from the outside.

Etymology

Compound of 骨 (bone) and 柄 (pattern, build). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word likely emerged to describe one's physical frame based on bone structure.