“Knack” in Japanese
Short answer
Knack in Japanese is “骨” (kotsu). Full meaning: knack, skill, trick, secret, know-how, the ropes, hang; bone, skeleton; cremated remains (esp. the bones), ashes.
Other ways to say “Knack” in Japanese
骨法
koppou knack, the ropes
ホネ
hone knack, skill, trick, secret, know-how, the ropes, hang; bone, skeleton; cremated remains (esp. the bones), ashes
ほね
hone knack, skill, trick, secret, know-how, the ropes, hang; bone, skeleton; cremated remains (esp. the bones), ashes
ボネ
bone knack, skill, trick, secret, know-how, the ropes, hang; bone, skeleton; cremated remains (esp. the bones), ashes
ぼね
bone knack, skill, trick, secret, know-how, the ropes, hang; bone, skeleton; cremated remains (esp. the bones), ashes
呼吸
kokyuu breathing, respiration; knack, trick, secret (of doing something); harmony, balance, synchronization, accord
要領
youryou point, gist, essentials, tenets, outline; knack, trick, the ropes
手加減
tekagen measuring by feel, adjusting by feel, doing by feel, knack, skill; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.), making allowances, using discretion, going easy (on someone)
こきゅう
kokyuu breathing, respiration; knack, trick, secret (of doing something); harmony, balance, synchronization, accord
才覚
saikaku ready wit, quick wits, resourcefulness, talent, acumen, powers, knack; raising (money)
妙
tae strange, weird, odd, curious; wonder, mystery, miracle, excellence; cleverness, adroitness, knack, skill
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