筋肉
筋肉 در ۳۰ ثانیه
- 筋肉 (kinniku) is the standard Japanese word for 'muscle,' used in both casual and medical contexts.
- Commonly paired with verbs like 'tsuku' (to gain) and 'kitaeru' (to train/forge).
- The word for muscle pain or soreness is 'kinnikutsū,' a very frequent daily term.
- It is a compound of 'suji' (fiber/tendon) and 'niku' (meat), literally meaning 'fibrous meat.'
The Japanese word 筋肉 (kinniku) is the primary term for 'muscle.' It is a compound noun formed by two kanji: 筋 (suji), which refers to a fiber, line, or tendon, and 肉 (niku), which means meat or flesh. Together, they literally describe 'fibrous meat,' which is a perfect anatomical description of muscle tissue. In modern Japanese, this word is used in almost every context where English speakers would use 'muscle,' from biological discussions to fitness goals and even metaphorical expressions of strength.
- Anatomical Context
- In a medical or biological sense, 筋肉 refers to the various types of muscle tissue in the human body, such as skeletal muscle, smooth muscle, and cardiac muscle. Doctors and physical therapists use this term when discussing injuries or physical development.
- Fitness and Bodybuilding
- This is perhaps the most common daily usage. When someone talks about 'gaining muscle' or 'working out,' 筋肉 is the central word. It is associated with the gym culture (kinniku-tore) and the aesthetic of a well-built body.
毎日のトレーニングで、素晴らしい筋肉がつきましたね。(Mainichi no torēningu de, subarashii kinniku ga tsukimashita ne.)
Culturally, Japan has a fascination with 'kinniku' that manifests in various ways, from the popular 'Kinnikuman' manga series to the 'Muscle Musical' and the ubiquitous 'Kinniku-tore' (muscle training) boom. Unlike some words that might have different nuances in English, 筋肉 remains quite stable as a direct equivalent. However, it is important to note that while 'muscle' in English can sometimes mean 'influence' (e.g., 'political muscle'), in Japanese, 筋肉 is almost exclusively physical. For influence, one would use words like 影響力 (eikyōryoku) or 権力 (kenryoku).
彼は筋肉痛で動けません。(Kare wa kinnikutsū de ugokemasen.)
- Register and Nuance
- The word is neutral and can be used in formal medical reports, casual gym talk, or children's education. It is neither particularly polite nor rude, though discussing someone's muscles too intensely might be seen as overly familiar or 'macho' depending on the social setting.
プロのスポーツ選手は筋肉の柔軟性が重要です。(Puro no supōtsu senshu wa kinniku no jūnansei ga jūyō desu.)
この魚の筋肉は引き締まっています。(Kono sakana no kinniku wa hikishimatte imasu.)
- Compound Words
- Common compounds include 筋肉質 (kinnikushitsu - muscular build), 筋肉増強 (kinniku zōkyō - muscle enhancement), and 筋肉バカ (kinniku baka - a 'muscle head' or someone obsessed with working out).
彼は筋肉を鍛えるのが趣味です。(Kare wa kinniku wo kitaeru no ga shumi desu.)
Using 筋肉 in a sentence requires understanding the specific verbs that typically pair with it. Unlike English where we 'get' muscles, in Japanese, muscles 'attach' to you or you 'forge' them. The grammar is straightforward, but the collocations (natural word pairings) are what make you sound like a native speaker. Let's break down the most common patterns and sentence structures used for beginners through intermediate learners.
- Pattern 1: Gaining Muscle
- The most common way to say 'to gain muscle' is 筋肉がつく (kinniku ga tsuku). Here, the particle 'ga' indicates the subject (muscle), and 'tsuku' means to attach or be acquired. If you want to say you are actively trying to gain muscle, you might use 筋肉をつける (kinniku wo tsukeru).
ジムに通って、足に筋肉がつきました。(Jimu ni kayotte, ashi ni kinniku ga tsukimashita.)
- Pattern 2: Training Muscle
- To say 'to train' or 'to work out' muscles, the verb 鍛える (kitaeru) is used. This verb has a nuance of forging something like steel, making it stronger and more resilient. It is the standard term for physical training.
背中の筋肉を鍛えるのは難しいです。(Senaka no kinniku wo kitaeru no wa muzukashii desu.)
Another vital phrase is 筋肉痛 (kinnikutsū), which translates to muscle pain or soreness. This is used specifically for the soreness felt after exercise (DOMS). It is used with the verb 'naru' (to become) or 'ga aru' (to have). For example, 'Kinnikutsū ni narimashita' (I got muscle soreness).
昨日走りすぎたので、今日は筋肉痛がひどいです。(Kinō hashirisugita node, kyō wa kinnikutsū ga hidoi desu.)
- Pattern 3: Describing Qualities
- You can use adjectives like 柔らかい (yawarakai - soft/flexible) or 硬い (katai - hard/stiff) to describe the state of muscles. In sports science, 'soft' muscles are often seen as better for explosive power.
ストレッチをして、筋肉をほぐしてください。(Sutoretchi wo shite, kinniku wo hogushite kudasai.)
加齢とともに、筋肉量は減少します。(Karei to tomo ni, kinnikuryō wa genshō shimasu.)
- Metaphorical Use
- While rare, you might hear 筋肉 used in a joking way to describe someone's thought process as being 'all muscle' (all brawn, no brains), often phrased as 'Kinniku de kangaete iru' (thinking with muscles).
腹筋の筋肉が割れています。(Fukkin no kinniku ga warete imasu.)
If you spend any time in Japan, you will encounter the word 筋肉 in a variety of settings. It is a 'high-frequency' word because of Japan's health-conscious culture and the popularity of sports. Here are the most likely places you will hear or see it used naturally.
- The Fitness Center (Gym)
- In a gym (スポーツジム), trainers will constantly use this word. You'll hear phrases like 'Kinniku ni kikaeru' (literally 'to make it work on the muscle' or 'to target the muscle'). Posters will advertise 筋肉増強 (muscle building) supplements or protein powders.
もっと筋肉を意識して動かしましょう。(Motto kinniku wo ishiki shite ugokashimashō.)
- Anime and Manga
- Shonen anime is famous for its focus on physical training. Characters often shout about their training regimes. Series like 'Dumbbell Nan-Kilo Moteru?' (How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift?) are entirely centered around 筋肉 and explain muscle groups in detail. You'll hear terms like 大胸筋 (daikyōkin - pectoralis major) frequently.
修行のおかげで、鋼のような筋肉を手に入れた。(Shugyō no okage de, hagane no yō na kinniku wo te ni ireta.)
- Medical and Health Checkups
- During the annual health check (kenkō shindan) in Japan, doctors may discuss your muscle mass (kinnikuryō) as an indicator of health, especially for the elderly to prevent sarcopenia (kinniku genshō-shō).
この注射は筋肉内注射です。(Kono chūsha wa kinnikunai chūsha desu.)
Television variety shows often feature physical challenges (like 'Sasuke,' known as 'Ninja Warrior' abroad). Commentators will marvel at the contestants' 筋肉. You'll hear adjectives like 'sugoi' (amazing) or 'utsukushii' (beautiful) used to describe them. Even in the supermarket, you might see labels on meat that describe the 'suji' (muscle/tendon) content, though 筋肉 is usually reserved for living tissue or specifically functional muscle.
彼は筋肉の動きを研究しています。(Kare wa kinniku no ugoki wo kenkyū shite imasu.)
- Daily Conversation
- Friends might tease each other about being 'kinniku baka' (muscle-obsessed) or complain about 'kinnikutsū' after a weekend hike. It's a very grounded, everyday word.
階段を上るだけで筋肉が疲れます。(Kaidan wo noboru dake de kinniku ga tsukaremasu.)
最新のロボットは筋肉のような動きをします。(Saishin no robotto wa kinniku no yō na ugoki wo shimasu.)
While 筋肉 is a direct translation of 'muscle,' English speakers often make mistakes regarding its usage in idiomatic expressions or confusing it with related Japanese words. Understanding these pitfalls will help you communicate more accurately.
- Mistake 1: Using 筋肉 for 'Strength'
- In English, we might say 'He has a lot of muscle' to mean 'He is very strong.' In Japanese, you must distinguish between the tissue (筋肉) and the power (力 - chikara). If you say 'Kinniku ga arimasu,' you are specifically commenting on the physical mass. If you want to say someone is strong, use 'Chikara ga tsuyoi.'
❌ 彼は筋肉が強いです。(Kare wa kinniku ga tsuyoi desu.) - Sounds unnatural.
✅ 彼は力があります。(Kare wa chikara ga arimasu.) - He is strong/powerful.
- Mistake 2: Confusing 筋肉 with 筋 (Suji)
- While 'suji' is the first kanji in kinniku, as a standalone word, it often refers to 'tendons,' 'sinew,' or the 'stringy parts' of meat and vegetables. In a culinary context, if you say the meat has 'kinniku,' it's weird. You should say it has 'suji' (gristle/tendon).
❌ この肉は筋肉が多い。(Kono niku wa kinniku ga ooi.) - This meat has many muscles (weird).
✅ この肉は筋が多い。(Kono niku wa suji ga ooi.) - This meat is stringy/gristly.
- Mistake 3: Literal translation of 'Muscle through'
- English uses 'muscle' as a verb (to muscle through something). Japanese does not. You cannot use 筋肉 as a verb. Instead, use 'gouin ni' (forcibly) or 'chikara-waza' (a power move).
❌ 彼はその仕事を筋肉した。(Kare wa sono shigoto wo kinniku shita.) - Nonsense.
✅ 彼は力技でその仕事を終わらせた。(Kare wa chikarawaza de sono shigoto wo owaraseta.) - He finished the job through sheer force.
- Mistake 4: Particle Errors
- Learners often use the wrong particle with 'tsuku' (to gain). It should be 'ga tsuku' because the muscle is the thing appearing. Using 'wo tsuku' is a common error.
❌ 筋肉を付きたい。(Kinniku wo tsukitai.) - Incorrect particle.
✅ 筋肉をつけたい。(Kinniku wo tsuketai.) - I want to put on muscle (active).
✅ 筋肉がつきたい。(Kinniku ga tsukitai.) - (Less common but grammatically okay) I want muscle to attach.
腹筋を筋肉と呼びますが、腹肉とは言いません。(Fukkin wo kinniku to yobimasu ga, fukuniku to wa iimasen.)
While 筋肉 is the general term, Japanese has several specific words depending on whether you are talking about anatomy, strength, or physical build. Knowing these will help you choose the most appropriate word for the situation.
- 筋 (Suji) - Tendon/Fiber
- As mentioned before, 'suji' focuses on the fibrous nature. Use this when talking about a pulled tendon (suji wo chigaeru) or stringy meat. It's more about the 'lines' of the body than the 'mass.'
- 力 (Chikara) - Strength/Power
- This is the abstract concept of power. You can have 'chikara' without having visible 'kinniku' (like a small but strong person). 筋肉 is the physical engine; 力 is the output.
- 体格 (Taikaku) - Physique/Build
- If you want to describe someone's overall body shape, 'taikaku' is better. 'Kare wa taikaku ga ii' means he has a good build, which might include being muscular, tall, and broad-shouldered.
彼は筋肉質というよりは、がっしりした体格だ。(Kare wa kinnikushitsu to iu yori wa, gasshiri shita taikaku da.)
- 身 (Mi) - Flesh/Body
- Usually used for the meat of fish or fruit, or in phrases like 'mi wo hikishimeru' (to brace oneself). It refers to the substance of the body but lacks the functional 'muscle' nuance of 筋肉.
筋力 (Kinryoku) - Muscle Strength
Wait, there is also 筋力 (kinryoku). This is a very common alternative. While 筋肉 is the 'muscle' itself, 筋力 is 'muscle power.' In sports and physical therapy, you'll hear 'kinryoku' more often when discussing performance. For example, 'kinryoku torēningu' (strength training) is synonymous with 'kinniku-tore.'
腹筋 (Fukkin) - Abdominal muscles. This is a specific type of 筋肉. Note how 'kinniku' is often shortened to just 'kin' in compounds.
- 背筋 (Haikin) - Back muscles
- Used similarly to fukkin. You'll hear 'haikin wo kitaeru' (train the back muscles).
彼は筋肉モリモリだ。(Kare wa kinniku morimori da.)
چقدر رسمی است؟
نکته جالب
The character 筋 contains the radical for bamboo (竹) because tendons were thought to look like bamboo fibers or be as resilient as bamboo.
راهنمای تلفظ
- Pronouncing 'niku' as 'neeku' (like knee).
- Stressing the first syllable like English 'MUS-cle'.
- Failing to double the 'n' sound (it's kin-niku, not kiniku).
- Making the final 'u' too long.
- Incorrect pitch accent (rising on 'ni').
سطح دشواری
Kanji are common but 筋 has many strokes.
Writing 筋 correctly requires attention to the bamboo radical.
Pronunciation is very simple and flat.
Distinct sound, easy to pick out in conversation.
بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟
پیشنیازها
بعداً یاد بگیرید
پیشرفته
گرامر لازم
Noun + がつく
筋肉がつく (To gain muscle)
Noun + を鍛える
筋肉を鍛える (To train muscle)
Noun + になる
筋肉痛になる (To get muscle soreness)
Adjective + 筋肉
強い筋肉 (Strong muscle)
Noun + の + 筋肉
足の筋肉 (Leg muscle)
مثالها بر اساس سطح
私の筋肉は大きいです。
My muscles are big.
Simple A wa B desu structure.
筋肉が痛いです。
My muscles hurt.
Subject + ga + adjective.
彼はすごい筋肉を持っています。
He has amazing muscles.
Using 'motte iru' for possession.
これは筋肉の絵です。
This is a picture of a muscle.
Possessive 'no'.
筋肉を動かします。
I move my muscles.
Object + wo + verb.
強い筋肉がほしいです。
I want strong muscles.
Desire form 'hoshii'.
筋肉は赤いです。
Muscles are red.
Topic marker 'wa'.
毎日、筋肉を見ます。
I look at my muscles every day.
Adverb 'mainichi'.
ジムで筋肉を鍛えています。
I am training my muscles at the gym.
Continuous form 'te-iru'.
走ったので、筋肉痛になりました。
Because I ran, I got muscle soreness.
Reason 'node' + change 'ni naru'.
もっと筋肉をつけたいです。
I want to put on more muscle.
Volitional 'tai'.
彼の筋肉はとても硬いです。
His muscles are very hard.
Adverb 'totemo' + adjective.
お風呂で筋肉をほぐします。
I loosen my muscles in the bath.
Locative 'de'.
筋肉がつくと嬉しいです。
I'm happy when I gain muscle.
Conditional 'to'.
足の筋肉が弱いです。
My leg muscles are weak.
Specific part 'no' kinniku.
筋肉のためにプロテインを飲みます。
I drink protein for my muscles.
Purpose 'no tame ni'.
筋肉を鍛えることで、代謝が上がります。
By training muscles, your metabolism increases.
Means 'koto de'.
彼は筋肉質な体型をしています。
He has a muscular build.
Compound 'kinnikushitsu'.
筋肉を傷めないように、ストレッチをしましょう。
Let's stretch so as not to hurt our muscles.
Purpose 'yō ni'.
加齢によって筋肉量は減少します。
Muscle mass decreases due to aging.
Cause 'ni yotte'.
腹筋だけでなく、背筋も鍛えるべきです。
You should train not only your abs but also your back muscles.
Not only 'dake de naku'.
筋肉の疲れがなかなか取れません。
The muscle fatigue just won't go away.
Negative potential 'toremasen'.
効率よく筋肉を増やす方法を教えてください。
Please tell me how to increase muscle efficiently.
Adverbial 'efficiently'.
彼の筋肉は隆々としていて、驚きました。
I was surprised because his muscles were bulging.
Onomatopoeia 'ryūryū'.
筋肉の柔軟性を保つことは、怪我の予防に繋がります。
Maintaining muscle flexibility leads to injury prevention.
Nominalizer 'koto' + result 'ni tsunagaru'.
無理なトレーニングは筋肉を破壊する恐れがあります。
Excessive training risks damaging (destroying) muscles.
Fear/risk 'osore ga aru'.
プロの選手は、筋肉の微細な変化に敏感です。
Professional athletes are sensitive to subtle changes in their muscles.
Target 'ni' + adjective 'binkan'.
このサプリメントは筋肉の回復を早めます。
This supplement speeds up muscle recovery.
Causative-like 'hayamemasu'.
筋肉が収縮することで、関節が動きます。
Joints move by muscles contracting.
Technical term 'shūshuku'.
彼は筋肉の構造について論文を書いています。
He is writing a thesis on muscle structure.
Topic 'ni tsuite'.
筋肉を酷使した後は、十分な休息が必要です。
After overusing your muscles, sufficient rest is necessary.
Overuse 'kokushi'.
心臓も一つの大きな筋肉と言えます。
The heart can also be called a large muscle.
Can be said 'to iemasu'.
筋肉肥大を促進するためには、適切な栄養摂取が不可欠だ。
Proper nutrient intake is essential to promote muscle hypertrophy.
Hypertrophy 'hidai' + essential 'fukakesu'.
その選手は、筋肉の連動性を高める練習に注力している。
That athlete is focusing on practice to improve muscle coordination.
Coordination 'rendōsei'.
筋肉の萎縮を防ぐためのリハビリが始まった。
Rehabilitation to prevent muscle atrophy has begun.
Atrophy 'ishuku'.
彼は筋肉の動きをミリ単位で制御できる。
He can control his muscle movements by the millimeter.
Unit 'tan'i'.
この理論は筋肉の疲労メカニズムを解明するものだ。
This theory clarifies the mechanism of muscle fatigue.
Clarify 'kaimei'.
精神的な緊張が筋肉のこわばりを引き起こす。
Mental tension causes muscle stiffness.
Stiffness 'kowabari'.
筋肉の質を評価する新しい指標が導入された。
A new index for evaluating muscle quality was introduced.
Index 'shihyō'.
彼は筋肉の限界に挑む過酷なレースに参加した。
He participated in a grueling race that challenged the limits of his muscles.
Challenge 'idomu'.
筋肉の随意収縮と不随意収縮の差異を論じる。
Discussing the difference between voluntary and involuntary muscle contraction.
Voluntary 'zuii' vs Involuntary 'fuzuii'.
筋線維の組成は遺伝的要因に大きく左右される。
The composition of muscle fibers is greatly influenced by genetic factors.
Influenced 'sayū sareru'.
その彫刻は、人間の筋肉美を極限まで表現している。
That sculpture expresses the beauty of human musculature to the limit.
Muscular beauty 'kinnikubi'.
加齢に伴う骨格筋の機能低下は、QOLに直結する課題である。
The decline in skeletal muscle function associated with aging is an issue directly linked to QOL.
Directly linked 'chokketsu'.
筋肉の緊張を緩和するための薬理学的なアプローチが検討されている。
Pharmacological approaches to alleviate muscle tension are being considered.
Pharmacological 'yakurigakuteki'.
彼は筋肉の解剖学的な知識を駆使して、独自のトレーニング法を編み出した。
By making full use of anatomical knowledge of muscles, he devised a unique training method.
Full use 'kushi' + devise 'amidashita'.
筋肉の深層部における炎症が、慢性的な痛みの原因となっていた。
Inflammation in the deep layers of the muscle was the cause of chronic pain.
Deep layer 'shinsōbu'.
最新の義手は、残存する筋肉の電気信号を感知して動作する。
Modern prosthetic hands operate by sensing electrical signals from remaining muscles.
Remaining 'zanzon' + sense 'kanchi'.
ترکیبهای رایج
عبارات رایج
— Muscle soreness after exercise.
明日は筋肉痛になりそうだ。
— A muscular body type.
彼は筋肉質の体型だ。
— Someone who thinks only about working out.
彼は自他共に認める筋肉バカだ。
— Having bulging, impressive muscles.
筋肉隆々のボディビルダー。
— Muscle training (often shortened to 筋トレ).
健康のために筋肉トレーニングをする。
— The amount of muscle mass in the body.
筋肉量を測定する。
— The act of increasing or building muscle.
筋肉増強剤の使用は禁止だ。
— Muscle tissue (anatomical term).
筋肉組織の顕微鏡写真。
— Muscle fatigue.
筋肉疲労が蓄積している。
— The weakening or atrophy of muscles.
筋肉の衰えを感じる。
اغلب اشتباه گرفته میشود با
Chikara is abstract power; Kinniku is the physical mass.
Suji is fibers/tendons/lines; Kinniku is the whole muscle tissue.
Mi is general flesh/meat; Kinniku is functional muscle.
اصطلاحات و عبارات
— To act without thinking, relying only on physical force or instinct.
彼は何でも筋肉で解決しようとする。
Informal/Joking— To have a natural talent or aptitude (uses the 'suji' kanji).
君はテニスの筋がいいね。
Neutral— To act according to logic or principles (uses 'suji').
彼は最後まで筋を通した。
Neutral— To laugh so hard your stomach muscles 'collapse.'
あの動画は腹筋崩壊ものだ。
Slang/Internet— A famous catchphrase: 'Muscles don't betray you' (hard work always shows).
努力すれば筋肉は裏切らない。
Popular Culture— To force something through using sheer power.
交渉を力技でまとめる。
Neutral— Muscles that are just for show and not functional.
あれはただの見せ筋だ。
Informal— The aesthetic beauty of a muscular body.
ギリシャ彫刻の筋肉美。
Neutral— Hardcore, staunch, or dyed-in-the-wool (literally 'with a metal core').
彼は筋金入りのマニアだ。
Neutral— To work oneself to the bone (literally 'grind one's flesh to powder').
家族のために身を粉にして働く。
Idiomaticبهراحتی اشتباه گرفته میشود
Learners might just say 'kinniku itai'.
Kinnikutsū is the specific noun for exercise-induced soreness.
Kinnikutsū ga hidoi.
Often used interchangeably with 筋肉.
Kinryoku is the 'power' (output); Kinniku is the 'muscle' (organ).
Kinryoku wo sokutei suru.
Used to describe a person.
Kinniku is the noun; Kinnikushitsu is the adjective for 'muscular build'.
Kare wa kinnikushitsu da.
Shortened form.
Fukkin specifically means abdominal muscles.
Fukkin wo 100-kai suru.
Both contain 'niku'.
Zeiniku is 'excess meat' (fat); Kinniku is muscle.
Zeiniku wo otoshite kinniku wo tsukeru.
الگوهای جملهسازی
[Body Part] no kinniku ga itai desu.
Ashi no kinniku ga itai desu.
Kinniku wo [Verb-tai] desu.
Kinniku wo kitaetai desu.
Kinniku ga tsuita node [Result].
Kinniku ga tsuita node, omoi mono ga motemasu.
Kinniku no [Noun] wo [Verb].
Kinniku no jūnansei wo takameru.
Kinniku ni [Target] shita [Action].
Kinniku ni tokka shita torēningu wo suru.
Kinniku no [Abstract Concept].
Kinniku no zanzon kinō wo katsuyō suru.
Kinniku ga sugoi desu ne.
Kinniku ga sugoi desu ne.
Mainichi [Activity] shite, kinniku wo tsukemasu.
Mainichi pūru de oyoide, kinniku wo tsukemasu.
خانواده کلمه
اسمها
فعلها
صفتها
مرتبط
نحوه استفاده
Very frequent in daily life, health, and sports.
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筋肉を強い (Kinniku wo tsuyoi)
→
筋肉が強い (Kinniku ga tsuyoi)
Adjectives take 'ga', not 'wo'.
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筋肉をする (Kinniku wo suru)
→
筋トレをする (Kintore wo suru)
You can't 'do' muscle; you 'do' muscle training.
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筋肉がつきたい (Kinniku wo tsukitai)
→
筋肉をつけたい (Kinniku wo tsuketai)
Use the transitive 'tsukeru' when you are the one making the effort.
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肉が痛い (Niku ga itai)
→
筋肉が痛い (Kinniku ga itai)
'Niku' alone sounds like you are talking about food or fat.
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筋肉の力 (Kinniku no chikara)
→
筋力 (Kinryoku)
While not 'wrong', 'Kinryoku' is the standard compound for muscle strength.
نکات
Particle Choice
Always use 'ga' with 'tsuku' (kinniku ga tsuku) to describe the natural result of training.
Macho Culture
The word 'macho' is used in Japan (matcho), but it often implies a very specific bodybuilder look.
Shortcuts
Learn 'Fukkin' (Abs) and 'Haikin' (Back) early, as they are used more than the full names.
Stroke Order
The kanji 筋 has 12 strokes. Practice the 'bamboo' top carefully to keep it legible.
Medical Use
If you go to a clinic for pain, say 'Kinniku ga itai' rather than just 'Karada ga itai' (My body hurts).
Gym Talk
Trainers often use the word 'ishiki' (consciousness). 'Kinniku wo ishiki shite' means 'focus on the muscle'.
Morning Routine
Stretching (sutoretchi) is often described as 'kinniku wo nobasu' (extending the muscles).
Compliments
Telling someone 'Kinniku sugoi desu ne' is a very common and safe compliment for fitness enthusiasts.
Context
Read manga like 'One Punch Man' to see how 筋肉 is used in exaggerated, heroic contexts.
King Meat
Remember: A KING needs MEAT for his MUSCLES (KIN-NIKU).
حفظ کنید
روش یادسپاری
Imagine a 'King' (Kin) eating a giant piece of 'Meat' (Niku) to grow his muscles.
تداعی تصویری
Picture the kanji 筋 as a bamboo (竹) frame for a strong body, and 肉 as the steaks you eat to build it.
شبکه واژگان
چالش
Try to name three body parts where you have 筋肉 and say whether they are 'itai' (sore) or 'tsuyoi' (strong).
ریشه کلمه
The word is a Sino-Japanese compound (Kango). '筋' (suji) originally depicted bamboo and strength/tendon, signifying fibers. '肉' (niku) is a pictograph of a piece of meat with ribs.
معنای اصلی: Fibrous flesh or the stringy parts of meat.
Japonic (Sino-Japanese vocabulary).بافت فرهنگی
Be careful when commenting on someone's 筋肉; while usually a compliment, some may find it too focus on physical appearance.
English speakers use 'muscle' for influence; Japanese speakers do not use 'kinniku' this way.
تمرین در زندگی واقعی
موقعیتهای واقعی
At the Gym
- 筋肉を鍛える
- 筋肉に効く
- 筋肉痛
- プロテイン
At the Doctor
- 筋肉が痛い
- 筋肉が張る
- 筋肉離れ
- 筋肉内注射
Sports Commentary
- 筋肉美
- 筋肉の連動
- 筋力がある
- 筋肉隆々
Cooking
- 肉の筋
- 身が引き締まる
- 筋肉質な肉
- 筋を取る
Everyday Life
- 筋肉がついた
- 筋肉が落ちた
- 筋肉バカ
- ムキムキ
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
"最近、何か筋肉を鍛える運動をしていますか? (Are you doing any exercise to train your muscles lately?)"
"筋肉痛になったとき、どうしていますか? (What do you do when you get muscle soreness?)"
"どんな筋肉の部位を一番鍛えたいですか? (Which part of your muscles do you want to train the most?)"
"筋肉をつけるために食べているものはありますか? (Is there anything you eat to gain muscle?)"
"あのスポーツ選手の筋肉、すごいと思いませんか? (Don't you think that athlete's muscles are amazing?)"
موضوعات نگارش
今日のトレーニングでどの筋肉を鍛えましたか? (Which muscles did you train in today's workout?)
理想の筋肉について書いてください。 (Write about your ideal muscles/physique.)
筋肉痛で困った経験はありますか? (Have you ever had trouble due to muscle soreness?)
筋肉を鍛えることのメリットは何だと思いますか? (What do you think are the benefits of training muscles?)
日本人の筋肉に対するイメージについてどう思いますか? (What do you think about the Japanese image of muscles?)
سوالات متداول
10 سوالYou usually say 'Ashi ga tsuru' (My leg cramped). While it involves 筋肉, the word itself isn't always used in the common phrase.
Yes, it is used for animal muscles too, especially in biological or athletic contexts (like racehorses).
Kitaeru is a native Japanese verb meaning 'to forge/strengthen'. Torēningu is a loanword. Both are common, but 'kitaeru' sounds more disciplined.
Yes, but the specific term 'Shinkin' (心筋) is more common in medical contexts.
You can say 'Kinniku wo kirei ni waritai' (I want to split my muscles beautifully) or 'Mukimuki ni naritai'.
It is neutral. It's perfectly fine to use in any standard conversation.
It is short for 'Kinniku Torēningu' (Weight training/Strength training).
Because muscles are essentially the 'meat' of the body that provides movement.
In very casual or old-fashioned speech, yes, but 'kinniku' is the modern standard.
Yes, it's 'Kinniku no kioku' or more commonly 'Karada ga oboete iru' (The body remembers).
خودت رو بسنج 190 سوال
Write 'I want to gain muscle' in Japanese.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write 'My muscles are sore today' in Japanese.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'He is training his muscles at the gym.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write the kanji for 'Kinniku'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'Muscle mass decreases with age.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence using 'kinniku' and 'tanpaku-shitsu' (protein).
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'I stretch to loosen my muscles.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write 'muscular person' using the 'shitsu' suffix.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'Training back muscles is difficult.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write 'My muscles are trembling' in Japanese.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'Professional athletes have beautiful muscles.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write 'intramuscular injection' in kanji.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'I want to improve muscle flexibility.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence about 'fukkin' (abs).
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'Muscles contract and produce movement.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write 'He is all brawn and no brains' (Kinniku baka).
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'I overused my muscles yesterday.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write 'muscle fatigue' in kanji.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'Muscle soreness came two days later.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a short paragraph (3 sentences) about your gym routine using 'kinniku'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Pronounce 'Kinniku' correctly with a flat pitch.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'I have muscle soreness' in Japanese.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'I train my muscles every day.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Practice saying 'Kinniku ga tsukimashita.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Ask someone: 'Do you work out?'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'I want to gain muscle.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'My leg muscles are tired.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'Please loosen your muscles.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'He is very muscular.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Explain 'Kinniku baka' in simple Japanese.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'Muscle mass decreases with age.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'I'm focusing on my abs today.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'The injection will be in the muscle.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'I was surprised by his bulging muscles.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'Muscle flexibility is important for sports.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'My muscles are trembling from the weight.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'I want to increase my muscle strength.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'Stretching prevents injury.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'I got muscle soreness two days later.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Tell a joke about muscles.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Listen to 'Kinniku wo kitaeru' and identify the meaning.
Listen to 'Kinnikutsū ni narimashita' and identify the condition.
Listen to 'Kinniku ga tsuku' and 'Kinniku ga ochiru'. Which is gain?
Identify the body part: 'Fukkin no kinniku'.
Listen to 'Kinniku wo hogushite kudasai'. What is the action?
Listen to 'Kinnikushitsu na hito'. What kind of person?
Listen to 'Kinniku-ryūryū'. What is the visual?
Listen to 'Kinnikuryō no genshō'. What is happening?
Listen to 'Kinniku no jūnansei'. What quality is discussed?
Identify the technical term: 'Kinniku no shūshuku'.
Listen to 'Kinniku wo kokushi shita'. Did they work hard?
Listen to 'Kinniku wa uragirannai'. Is it positive or negative?
Listen to 'Kinniku-nai chūsha'. Where is the needle going?
Listen to 'Kinniku baka'. Is it a formal term?
Listen to 'Kinniku no itami'. What does it mean?
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نمره کامل!
Summary
筋肉 (kinniku) is an essential noun for discussing the body and fitness. Use 'kinniku ga tsuku' to say you've gained muscle and 'kinniku wo kitaeru' to say you are working out. For example: 毎日鍛えているので、筋肉がつきました (I train every day, so I gained muscle).
- 筋肉 (kinniku) is the standard Japanese word for 'muscle,' used in both casual and medical contexts.
- Commonly paired with verbs like 'tsuku' (to gain) and 'kitaeru' (to train/forge).
- The word for muscle pain or soreness is 'kinnikutsū,' a very frequent daily term.
- It is a compound of 'suji' (fiber/tendon) and 'niku' (meat), literally meaning 'fibrous meat.'
Particle Choice
Always use 'ga' with 'tsuku' (kinniku ga tsuku) to describe the natural result of training.
Macho Culture
The word 'macho' is used in Japan (matcho), but it often implies a very specific bodybuilder look.
Shortcuts
Learn 'Fukkin' (Abs) and 'Haikin' (Back) early, as they are used more than the full names.
Stroke Order
The kanji 筋 has 12 strokes. Practice the 'bamboo' top carefully to keep it legible.
محتوای مرتبط
این کلمه در زبانهای دیگر
عبارات مرتبط
واژههای بیشتر body
曲げる
A2خم کردن یا منحنی کردن چیزی فیزیکی مانند بازو یا سیم.
清潔な
A2این اتاق بسیار تمیز و بهداشتی است.
気持ち悪い
A2احساس حالت تهوع یا ناخوشایندی فیزیکی.
抱く
A2در آغوش گرفتن؛ بغل کردن. داشتن یک حس یا رویا در دل.
握る
A2چیزی را در دست گرفتن و فشردن.
身長
A2اندازه عمودی قد یک شخص از سر تا پا.
内臓
B2اندامهای داخلی بدن مانند قلب و معده.
ぐうぐう
B1صدای غرش شکم به دلیل گرسنگی یا صدای خواب عمیق همراه با خرخر. 'شکمم صدای گو-گو میدهد.'
伸ばす
A2دراز کردن، کشیدن، توسعه دادن. مثال: کشیدن دستها یا توسعه یک استعداد.
満たす
B1To satisfy, to fill (e.g., hunger).