筋 kanji: meaning “muscle”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N112 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- muscle
- On'yomi
- キン
- Kun'yomi
- すじ
Picture story to remember 筋
Like bamboo (竹), a strong muscle bends under power (力) without breaking.
How to write 筋: stroke order
筋 is written with 12 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 筋
- 筋肉きんにくmuscle
- 筋道すじみちreason
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