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筋肉 — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • muscle noun Body tissue that contracts to produce movement.

Senses

筋肉 is used for these senses in English:

  • muscle (uncountable) A contractile form of tissue which animals use to effect movement.

muscle — full definition

  1. noun Body tissue that contracts to produce movement.
  2. noun Physical strength or power, including figuratively.
  3. noun Hired bodyguards or enforcers (informal).
  4. verb To force one's way through something using strength or pressure.

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