Kanji 筋: muscle, sinew, tendon, fiber, plot, plan, descent
Key takeaways
Kanji 筋: muscle, sinew, tendon, fiber, plot, plan, descent. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 筋
muscle, sinew, tendon, fiber, plot, plan, descent
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Imagine the muscles near the ribs (肋) that have straight fibers like bamboo (竹). Just as muscle fibers follow a clear and consistent direction, this character also represents the plot or main line of a story.
