こつ

骨

  1. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    knack, skill, trick, secret, know-how, the ropes, hang
    word usually written using kana alone

    • 彼女は金もうけのこつを知っている。
      She knows the art of making money.

  2. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    bone, skeleton

  3. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    cremated remains (esp. the bones), ashes