also: すじのよい
筋の良い · i-adjective (yoi/ii class)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 筋の良い | 筋の良よくない |
| Polite | 筋の良いです | 筋の良よくないですalso 筋の良よくありません |
| Past polite | 筋の良よかったです | 筋の良よくなかったですalso 筋の良よくありませんでした |
| Past | 筋の良よかった | 筋の良よくなかった |
| Te-form | 筋の良よくて | 筋の良よくなくて |
| Adverbial | 筋の良よく | |
| Conditional | 筋の良よければ | 筋の良よくなければ |
| Tara conditional | 筋の良よかったら | 筋の良よくなかったら |
expression, i-adjective (yoi/ii class)
having an aptitude (for); having a talent (for)
Describes someone who shows natural ability or promise, often in a specific field. Commonly used in phrases like 筋の良い選手 (a promising athlete) or 筋の良い質問 (a sharp question).
He is a promising young researcher.
That pitcher throws a ball with good movement.
Common kana spelling for 良い, matching the reading すじのいい.
Spelling with よい; used when the reading is すじのよい.
The phrase combines 筋 (line, logic, or inherent quality) with 良い (good), literally meaning 'of good line/quality'. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it has been used to describe innate talent or promise.