Translation of Japanese word "筋肉" to English
筋肉
きんにく
[kinniku]
IPA: /kinniku/
Meaning
NounA contractile form of tissue which animals use to effect movement.
How to use
筋肉 (kinniku) — 'muscle'. 筋肉痛 (kinnikutsuu) — muscle pain / soreness. 筋トレ (kintore) — muscle training.
🇬🇧 English
muscle
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 筋肉
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): きんにく
Romaji Transcription: kinniku
Example Sentences
筋肉が強い人は、走ることができます。
きんにくがつよいひとは、はしることができます。
A person with strong muscles can run.
筋肉が弱い人は、走ることができません。
きんにくがよわいひとは、はしることができません。
A person with weak muscles cannot run.
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- 筋トレ— muscle training / workout
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "筋肉" mean?▼
The Japanese word "筋肉" means "muscle" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "筋肉"?▼
The word "筋肉" is read as "きんにく" (kinniku). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Used for body movement or action.".
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