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“Skeleton” in Japanese

Short answer
骸骨 gaikotsu がいこつ

Skeleton in Japanese is “骸骨” (gaikotsu). Full meaning: skeleton.

Other ways to say “Skeleton” in Japanese

骨格 kokkaku skeleton, skeletal structure, build, frame, physique; framework 骨幹 kokkan skeleton, structure, build 骨組み honegumi skeletal frame, skeleton, build, physique; framework, frame, structure; outline スケルトン sukeruton skeleton (of a vertebrate, ship, building, etc.); transparency (revealing the inner workings of a device), translucency, see-through body; skeleton (sport) 駆体 kutai skeleton (of a building), frame, framework 白骨 shirahone white (bleached) bone, skeleton 躯体 kutai frame (of a building), framework, skeleton; (human) body がいこつ gaikotsu skeleton ガイコツ gaikotsu skeleton kotsu knack, skill, trick, secret, know-how, the ropes, hang; bone, skeleton; cremated remains (esp. the bones), ashes 骨骼 kokkaku skeleton, skeletal structure, build, frame, physique; framework

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