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筋肉
kinniku
Description
筋肉は、体を動かすためのやわらかい部分です。
筋肉 is the soft part that moves the body.
運動をすると、筋肉が強くなります。
When you exercise, 筋肉 becomes stronger.
Meanings
筋肉kinniku
muscle; the tissue that moves the body
毎日運動して、筋肉をつけたいです。
I want to exercise every day and build muscle.
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Notes
- Etymology
筋 (muscle/sinew) + 肉 (flesh), combining to mean 'muscle tissue'.
- Nuance
筋肉 is the standard word; 筋(すじ) alone can mean tendon or fiber.
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