English–Japanese

“shin” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajisune

Example

転んですねを打ちました。koro n de su ne o u chi ma shi ta

I hit my shin when I fell.

Illustration for すね (shin)

How to say “shin” in Japanese

“Shin” in Japanese is すね (sune).

It refers to the bony front of the lower leg that is easily struck or bruised.

Full entry for すね: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with すね

新しい靴がすねに当たって、少し痛いです。atara shi i kutsu ga su ne ni a ta tte suko shi ita i de su

My new shoes are rubbing against my shin, and it hurts a little.

Tips for using すね

  • The English word shin also appears in shin guard, a familiar piece of protective equipment used in sports such as soccer.

“shin” in other languages