“Taking the backbone out of” in Japanese
Short answer
Taking the backbone out of in Japanese is “骨抜き” (honenuki). Full meaning: boning (fish or meat), deboning; watering down (a plan, bill, etc.), dilution, emasculation; taking the backbone out of, weakening.
Other ways to say “Taking the backbone out of” in Japanese
骨ヌキ
honenuki boning (fish or meat), deboning; watering down (a plan, bill, etc.), dilution, emasculation; taking the backbone out of, weakening
骨ぬき
honenuki boning (fish or meat), deboning; watering down (a plan, bill, etc.), dilution, emasculation; taking the backbone out of, weakening
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