A1 Idiom Neutral

骨を折る

hone o oru

Break a bone (figurative)

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Meaning

To make a great effort or take a lot of trouble.

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Cultural Background

Acknowledging effort is a key part of Japanese business etiquette. It is often used to show humility when someone helps you.

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Use with gratitude

Always pair it with 'thank you' in professional settings.

Meaning

To make a great effort or take a lot of trouble.

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Use with gratitude

Always pair it with 'thank you' in professional settings.

Test Yourself

Fill in the correct verb.

彼は私のために骨を＿＿＿。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 折った

The idiom is '骨を折る'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the correct verb. Fill Blank A1

彼は私のために骨を＿＿＿。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 折った

The idiom is '骨を折る'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is very polite when used to thank someone.

Related Phrases

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骨折り損

contrast

Wasted effort

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