骨髄
Meanings
1
bone marrow; medulla
Anatomical term for the soft tissue inside bones.
Bone marrow transplants are used to treat leukemia.
2
heart's core; depths of one's heart
Figurative use for the innermost feelings or essence of a person.
Those words penetrated to the core of his being.
3
main point; vital part
obsolete term
Obsolete sense for the essential or most important part of something.
In old texts, one finds the expression 'to strike at the marrow of an argument'.
Usage patterns
- 骨髄を移植するto transplant bone marrow
They transplanted bone marrow to treat the leukemia.
- 骨髄バンクに登録するto register with the bone marrow donor bank
He registered with the bone marrow bank and became a donor.
- 骨髄を提供するto donate bone marrow
Many people donate bone marrow to save patients.
Expressions
- 恨み骨髄に徹するto bear a deep grudge; to feel resentment to the marrow