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.
The body part between the knee and ankle.
The most common, everyday word for the shin. Used in daily conversation.
The kanji form of すね. Used in writing, but less common than kana.
Anatomical term for the shinbone (tibia). Used in medical contexts.
I bumped my shin.
I hurt my shin playing soccer.
I broke my shin bone.
脛骨を骨折しました。
I fractured my tibia.