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muscle in Japanese

muscle in Japanese is 筋肉, 筋 — muscle means body tissue that contracts to produce movement.

muscle in Japanese

筋肉
noun
Pronounced: kinniku
(uncountable) A contractile form of tissue which animals use to effect movement.
noun
Pronounced: suji
(uncountable) A contractile form of tissue which animals use to effect movement.
筋肉
noun
Pronounced: kinniku

What does "muscle" mean?

  1. noun Body tissue that contracts to produce movement.
    "Running builds muscle in your legs."
  2. noun Physical strength or power, including figuratively.
    "The new law gives regulators more muscle to fine polluters."
  3. noun Hired bodyguards or enforcers (informal).
    "The nightclub owner kept a couple of guys around as muscle."
  4. verb To force one's way through something using strength or pressure.
    "He muscled his way to the front of the queue."

muscle in a sentence

  • Running builds muscle in your legs.
  • She pulled a muscle in her back while lifting boxes.
  • The new law gives regulators more muscle to fine polluters.
  • The nightclub owner kept a couple of guys around as muscle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "muscle" in Japanese?

"muscle" in Japanese is 筋肉, 筋. muscle means: Body tissue that contracts to produce movement.

How do you pronounce 筋肉?

"muscle" in Japanese is 筋肉, pronounced "kinniku".

How do you use "muscle" in a sentence?

Example: "Running builds muscle in your legs." In Japanese, "muscle" is 筋肉, 筋.

Are there other ways to say "muscle" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "muscle": 筋肉, 筋.

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