とんこつ

noun

pork bones

Refers to the bones themselves, often in a culinary context.

• とんこつを長ちょう時じ間かん煮に込こんでスープをとる。

  Simmer pork bones for a long time to make broth.

noun

pork bone broth; tonkotsu broth

A rich, milky broth made by boiling pork bones, especially famous in ramen.

• とんこつラーメンはこってりした味あじが特とく徴ちょうだ。

  Tonkotsu ramen is characterized by its rich flavor.