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tendon in Japanese

tendon in Japanese is 腱, 筋 — tendon means a tough band of tissue that connects a muscle to a bone.

tendon in Japanese

noun
Pronounced: ken
(anatomy) A tough band of flexible but inelastic fibrous collagen tissue that connects a muscle with its bony attachment and transmits the force which the muscle exerts.
noun
Pronounced: suji
(anatomy) A tough band of flexible but inelastic fibrous collagen tissue that connects a muscle with its bony attachment and transmits the force which the muscle exerts.

What does "tendon" mean?

  1. noun A tough band of tissue that connects a muscle to a bone.
    "He tore a tendon in his ankle during the match."
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tendon in a sentence

  • He tore a tendon in his ankle during the match.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "tendon" in Japanese?

"tendon" in Japanese is 腱, 筋. tendon means: A tough band of tissue that connects a muscle to a bone.

How do you pronounce 腱?

"tendon" in Japanese is 腱, pronounced "ken".

How do you use "tendon" in a sentence?

Example: "He tore a tendon in his ankle during the match." In Japanese, "tendon" is 腱, 筋.

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

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "tendon": 腱, 筋.

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