Kanji Details for 筋
Kanji definition, readings and usage
- キン
- すじ
Popular Words
Common words that use this kanji
-
筋, 条
muscle; tendon; sinew
vein; artery
fiber; fibre; string
line; stripe; streak
reason; logic
plot; storyline
lineage; descent
school (e.g. of scholarship or arts)
aptitude; talent
source (of information, etc.); circle; channel
well-informed person (in a transaction)
logical move (in go, shogi, etc.)
ninth vertical line (shogi)
seam on a helmet
gristly fish paste (made of muscle, tendons, skin, etc.)
social position; status
on (a river, road, etc.); along
counter for long thin things
(Edo period) counter for hundreds of mon (obsolete unit of currency)
-
筋肉
muscle; sinew
-
大筋
outline; summary
Related Study Lists
Study lists that include this entry
Master kanji for real
Kanji gets easier once you have the right tools
Looking it up is a great start. But reading, writing, and remembering it is what actually builds fluency. Nihongo Master gives you everything you need to go from lookup to mastery.
- Animated stroke order and printable practice sheets
- On'yomi and Kun'yomi explained in context
- Spaced repetition drills that lock kanji into memory
- Study lists organised by JLPT level
- Lessons that show kanji used in real sentences
No credit card required. Cancel anytime.
Earn with Nihongo Master
Love Japanese? Share it and get paid.
Join the Nihongo Master affiliate program. Share your link and earn 30% on every payment your referrals make, for as long as they stay subscribed.
- 30% lifetime recurring commission
- 60-day referral cookie
- No approval needed — start right away
- Monthly payouts via PayPal