muscle in Japanese
muscle in Japanese is 筋肉, 筋 — muscle means body tissue that contracts to produce movement.
muscle in Japanese
筋肉
Pronounced: kinniku
(uncountable) A contractile form of tissue which animals use to effect movement.
筋
Pronounced: suji
(uncountable) A contractile form of tissue which animals use to effect movement.
筋肉
Pronounced: kinniku
What does "muscle" mean?
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noun Body tissue that contracts to produce movement.
"Running builds muscle in your legs."
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noun Physical strength or power, including figuratively.
"The new law gives regulators more muscle to fine polluters."
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noun Hired bodyguards or enforcers (informal).
"The nightclub owner kept a couple of guys around as muscle."
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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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