屋台骨

やたいぼね

Meanings

1. Noun framework (of a building); foundation
2. mainstay; support; supporter; fortune

Kanji

• 屋 shop. Read as や.
• 台 platform. Read as タイ.
• 骨 bone. Read as ほね.

Common phrases

• 屋台骨を支える

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