WORD DETAIL
骨髄
こつずい
Examples
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Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
骨髄(こつずい) is bone marrow, the tissue found within bones. The examples present its function and anatomical location. - Basic usage: A doctor explains marrow function with a diagram; a class identifies where it is located.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- What the tissue does and where the tissue is located
骨髄の働きconcerns function, while骨の内部にあるidentifies location. Bone marrow is not the same as the entire bone.

