Yukimoji - Learn Japanese

VocabJLPT N3

muscle

NounSuffixの-AdjectiveCounter

Definitions

1. muscle
2. tendon
3. vein
4. fiber

This noun has several meanings, including a muscle, a line or streak, a plot or storyline, or a logical reason. The meaning depends heavily on context, so pay attention to whether it is being used in a physical, narrative, or reasoning sense.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Even the smallest movement engages the muscles.

Sentence 2

She laughed and said, "I kept going until my arm muscles were shaking."

Sentence 3

The manager said, "Tight muscles in your shoulders make it hard to focus."

Sentence 4

She said, "My leg muscle cramped up and I can't move."

Sentence 5

He said, "Using your back muscles keeps you from getting tired as quickly."