JLPT N3 Intermediate
筋
Muscle fiber, logical thread or plot, innate aptitude, or information source.
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スジ often used in biological contexts or for emphasis
1 Noun
"Muscle" / "Fiber" / "Line"
Describes fibrous or linear structures, such as tendons in the body, fibers in vegetables, or visible lines on a surface.
Example
この ステーキ は 筋 が 多くて 、 ちょっと 食べにくい です ね 。
This steak has a lot of gristle, so it's a bit hard to eat.
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2 Noun
"Logic" / "Reason" / "Plot"
Represents the coherent sequence, storyline, or logical progression necessary for something to make sense.
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"Talent" / "Aptitude"
Indicates a natural instinct, potential, or knack for a specific skill, implying a capacity for rapid improvement.
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"Source" / "Channel"
Identifies a specific quarter, group, or authority from which information originates.
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