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[ぶ(武)·こつ(骨)]
bukotsu
na adjective, noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[ぶ(無)·こつ(骨)]
bukotsu
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Root Words:

[ぶ(武) + こつ(骨)]
bu + kotsu

English Meaning(s) for 武骨

na adjective, noun
  1. boorish; unrefined; rustic; uncouth; clumsy; brusque
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Definition and Synonyms for 武骨

Loutish ill-mannered and coarse and contemptible in behavior or appearance
Synonyms: 無骨
Underbred (of persons) lacking in refinement or grace
Synonyms: 不行儀, 不躾, 伝法, 失敬, 失礼, 慮外, 無作法, 無礼, 無礼, 無遠慮, 無骨, 粗野, 非礼
Rough (of persons or behavior) lacking refinement or finesse
Synonyms: ごつい, いけぞんざい, 大雑把, 無骨, 粗大, 粗放, 粗笨, 粗野, 粗雑, 粗鬆, 荒っぽい
Crudeness an unpolished unrefined quality
Synonyms: 無骨, 粗い, 粗野, 荒い, 荒くれ, 荒らす, 荒々しい, 荒々しさ, 荒っぽい, 蛮骨

Meanings for each kanji in 武骨

» warrior; military; chivalry; arms
» skeleton; bone; remains; frame

Categories 武骨 is a member of

Inelegance the quality of lacking refinement and good taste
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