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筋 - Muscle
A samurai trains his Muscle by tying strips of bamboo to his body part, meat arm, then testing his power with a mighty pull. In old Japan, bamboo was used to practice strength and endurance, so the sight of bamboo-bound muscles instantly recalls toughness.
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筋 - Muscle
Index #1135
Grade 6
12 strokes
JLPT Level: N1
Readings: キン, すじ
Kanji Primes
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きんにく 筋肉
muscle, sinews
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