Translation guide
The English word "shin" refers to the front part of the lower leg. In Japanese, the most common equivalent is すね, but there are also anatomical terms and related expressions.
すね
shin
The body part between the knee and ankle.
The most common, everyday word for the shin. Used in daily conversation.
すねをぶつけた。
I bumped my shin.
サッカーですねを痛めた。
I hurt my shin playing soccer.
The kanji form of すね. Used in writing, but less common than kana.
脛の骨を折った。
I broke my shin bone.
Anatomical term for the shinbone (tibia). Used in medical contexts.
脛骨を骨折しました。
I fractured my tibia.