JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
筋 — muscle
- Reading
- キン・すじ
- Meaning
- muscle; sinew; tendon; fiber; plot; plan; descent
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
筋 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is キン・すじ and it means muscle; sinew; tendon; fiber; plot; plan; descent. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
筋 appears in everyday japanese words such as 筋 (muscle), 一筋 (a line) and 大筋 (outline).
Japanese words containing 筋
Frequently asked questions
What does 筋 mean in Japanese?
筋 means muscle; sinew; tendon; fiber; plot; plan; descent in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 筋 read?
筋 is read キン・すじ. Reading it inside real words — 筋 and 一筋 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 筋 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 筋 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 筋 in a word?
A common word containing 筋 is 筋 (すじ) — "muscle". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 筋 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 筋 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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