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筋
On'yomi
キン
KIN
Kun'yomi
すじ
suji
muscle · sinew · tendon · fiber · plot · plan · descent
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes12
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of bamboo and rib. Sinew like bamboo.
Symbolism
Muscle, path, logic. Represents linear things.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — New beginning
Component Breakdown
筋=
竹肋
bamboo + 肋
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
筋が通る
すじがとおる
The thread runs through; Making logical sense
Anime & Manga
鉄コン筋クリート
Tekkonkinkreet: Black & White
A well-known work with 筋 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 筋 mean in Japanese?
筋 means muscle, sinew, tendon, fiber, plot, plan, descent.
How do you read 筋?
On'yomi: キン (KIN). Kun'yomi: すじ (suji).
How many strokes does 筋 have?
筋 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 竹 (bamboo).
Is 筋 a good kanji for a tattoo?
筋 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means muscle, sinew, tendon, fiber, plot, plan, descent. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.