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筋

筋 — muscle, sinew, tendon

Learn the correct stroke order for 筋 (muscle), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 612 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)キンkin
Kun'yomi (訓読み)すじsuji
Strokes12
Radical竹
Frequency#744
Meaningsmuscle, sinew, tendon, fiber, plot, plan, descent

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

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Common Words

筋道すじみちreason; logicnoun
筋肉きんにくmusclenoun
筋力きんりょくphysical strength; muscle strengthnoun
粗筋あらすじoutline; summary; argumentnoun
大筋おおすじoutline; summary; gistnoun
鉄筋てっきんrebar; (iron) reinforcing bar; reinforcing steelnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 筋 (muscle) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 竹.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 筋 is #744, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

筋道すじみち — reason; logic
筋肉きんにく — muscle
筋力きんりょく — physical strength; muscle strength

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (竹)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 筋 have?

The kanji 筋 (muscle) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 筋?

筋 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 筋 mean?

筋 means: muscle, sinew, tendon, fiber, plot, plan, descent. On'yomi readings: キン. Kun'yomi readings: すじ.

What JLPT level is 筋?

筋 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.