muscle

(bamboo) + (moon/organ) + (strong)
★★☆☆☆
12 strokes
BETA

Onyomi

KIN

Mnemonic

My KINfolk like to eat bamboo for strong, muscular organs.

Kunyomi

すじ tendon
☆☆☆☆☆

Jukugo

筋肉(きんにく)

muscle ★★★☆☆
(muscle) + (meat) = 筋肉 (muscle)

一筋(ひとすじ)

single-mindedly, intently ★☆☆☆☆ KUNKUN
(one) + (muscle) = 一筋 (single-mindedly, intently)

Lookalikes

Meaning Hint Radical
box WOOD
season / joint GOOD
ticket PERSON
muscle ORGAN

Boxes are made of WOOD.

For crops, seasons are GOOD

PEOPLE buy tickets for seats,

to see the ORGANS of muscular athletes.