きこつ

気骨

(moral) backbone; spirit; soul; grit

N3Noun

Noun

(moral) backbone•spirit•soul•grit

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Kanji Breakdown

Example Sentences

彼(かれ)にはその法案に反対の発言をする気骨(きこつ)があるだろうか。

Will he have the backbone to speak out against the bill?

Related Kanji

spirit, mind, air, atmosphere, mood

キ / いき

skeleton, bone, remains, frame

コツ / ほね

Other Readings

This kanji can also be read as:

きぼねworry; care; anxiety