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Noun meaning 'secret', 'trick', or 'hang' (as in knack). Often used in the idiom 『こつをつかむ』 (kotsu o tsukamu, 'to grasp the trick'). Example: 『彼はこつをつかんだ』 (kare wa kotsu o tsukanda, 'He grasped the trick').
Theme
At a local café, User and their friend Ken discuss strategies for improving their Japanese language skills.
こつ
こつ
secret, trick, hang
Advanced ExpansionIdioms & Proverbs
Memory Hook
To remember 『こつ』 (kotsu, 'secret, trick'), think of 'coats'—you find the secret trick to hang coats perfectly. 'Coats' → こつ (kotsu, 'secret, trick').
Cultural Note
The phrase 『こつをつかむ』 (kotsu o tsukamu, 'to grasp the trick') is commonly used in learning contexts, such as mastering a skill or hobby in Japan. It implies understanding the key point or knack after practice.
Forms
Base: こつNoun meaning 'secret', 'trick', or 'hang' (as in knack). Often used in the idiom 『こつをつかむ』 (kotsu o tsukamu, 'to grasp the trick'). Example: 『彼はこつをつかんだ』 (kare wa kotsu o tsukanda, 'He grasped the trick').