屋台骨

Reading

Kana: やたいぼね

Romaji: yataibone

Definition

noun

1

framework; mainstay; support; supporter

Kanji

屋

Readings: オク、 や

Meanings: roof, house, shop, dealer, seller

台

Readings: ダイ、 タイ、 うてな、 われ、 つかさ

Meanings: pedestal, a stand, counter for machines and vehicles

骨

Readings: コツ、 ほね

Meanings: skeleton, bone, remains, frame