shin in Japanese
shin in Japanese is 脛, 臑 — shin means the front part of the lower leg, between the knee and the ankle.
shin in Japanese
脛
Pronounced: sune
The front part of the leg below the knee; the front edge of the shin bone: w:Shinbone on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
臑
Pronounced: sune
The front part of the leg below the knee; the front edge of the shin bone: w:Shinbone on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
What does "shin" mean?
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noun The front part of the lower leg, between the knee and the ankle.
"He banged his shin on the coffee table."
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verb To climb up or down something, such as a pole or rope, using only the arms and legs.
"The boy shinned up the tree to fetch the ball."
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shin in a sentence
- He banged his shin on the coffee table.
- Football players wear pads to protect their shins.
- The boy shinned up the tree to fetch the ball.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "shin" in Japanese?
"shin" in Japanese is 脛, 臑. shin means: The front part of the lower leg, between the knee and the ankle.
How do you pronounce 脛?
"shin" in Japanese is 脛, pronounced "sune".
How do you use "shin" in a sentence?
Example: "He banged his shin on the coffee table." In Japanese, "shin" is 脛, 臑.
Are there other ways to say "shin" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "shin": 脛, 臑.
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