骨
コツ, ほね

skeleton, bone, remains, frame

JLPT2 G6 S10 F936

肉 flesh + a remnant element indicating the joint of a bone → *bone* circulating in the cavity of its joint → *frame*; *ribs* (of an umbrella); *outline*. Also, *spirit* (← bones as the essence of an existence).

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