Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 舌骨(ぜっこつ) in Japanese

舌骨
Kana Reading
ぜっこつ
Romaji
zekkotsu
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi), nouns which may take the genitive case particle `no'
    Meaning
    hyoid bone (of the skull)


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

6 strokes

tongue, reed, clapper

On'Yomi: ゼツ

Kun'Yomi: した

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JLPT 2

10 strokes

skeleton, bone, remains, frame

On'Yomi: コツ

Kun'Yomi: ほね

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