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[あばらぼね()]
abarabone
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[あばら()·ぼね()]
abarabone
[ろっ()·こつ()]
rokkotsu
[ろっこつ()]
rokkotsu

English Meaning(s) for あばら骨

noun
  1. rib
  2. frame (of a ship)

Definition and Synonyms for あばら骨

Rib any of the 12 pairs of curved arches of bone extending from the spine to or toward the sternum in humans (and similar bones in most vertebrates)
Synonyms: ばら, , 肋骨

Meanings for each kanji in あばら骨

» skeleton; bone; remains; frame

Categories あばら骨 is a member of

Bone rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates
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