気骨

きこつ

Meanings

1. Noun (moral) backbone; spirit; soul; grit

Kanji

• 気 spirit. Read as キ.
• 骨 bone. Read as コツ.

Example sentences

• 彼にはその法案に反対の発言をする気骨があるだろうか。
  Will he have the backbone to speak out against the bill?

Words containing 気骨

• 気骨稜々 (きこつりょうりょう) (a person with) strong moral fiber (backbone, determination)

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