Illustration: In a Japanese orthopedic clinic, a doctor points to a forearm X-ray showing a clear break through one bone. Beside the image, a patient holds the corresponding arm in a fresh cast and sling.

JLPT N3nounLevel estimated by Bebop

骨こっ折せつ

kossetsu

bone fracture

Often used as 骨折する, 'to break a bone'. Note written by AI.

Example sentences

  1. 右腕みぎうでを骨折こっせつしたようです。

    I think my right arm is broken.

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  2. 私わたしは腕うでを骨折こっせつした。

    I broke my arm.

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  3. 私わたしはスキーをしていて足あしを骨折こっせつした。

    I broke my leg while skiing.

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Kanji in 骨折

  • 骨skeleton; boneOnコツKunほね
  • 折fold; breakOnセツ・シャクKunおる・おり・おり

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