ほねぬき
Noun, Particle
1.
boning (fish or meat), deboning
2.
watering down (a plan, bill, etc.), dilution, emasculation
3.
taking the backbone out of, weakening
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鶏肉の骨抜きは、料理の腕の見せ所だ。
Deboning chicken is where a chef can show off their skill.
改革案は議論の末、骨抜きにされてしまった。
The reform proposal was watered down after much discussion.
法律が骨抜きにされ、本来の目的が失われた。
The law was weakened, and its original purpose was lost.
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