筋
Kanji · N1
筋 / muscle
Kanji for muscle, sinew, or tendon.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | キン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | すじ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
筋 carries the meaning muscle, sinew, or tendon.
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Common compounds with 筋
一筋ひとすじone line / one stretch / one strand
筋肉きんにくmuscle
筋すじmuscle / tendon / sinew
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