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bone, body

JLPT N1 16 strokes
Kun'yomi
むくろ
On'yomi
ガイ・カイ

骸 means "bone, body". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 16 strokes. It is read むくろ in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ガイ・カイ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

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Common questions

What does the kanji 骸 mean?
骸 means "bone, body". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 骸 have?
骸 is written in 16 strokes.
How is 骸 read?
It is read むくろ in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ガイ・カイ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 骸?
骸 is a JLPT N1 kanji.