noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Used for family lineage or bloodline, often in formal or historical contexts. Can also refer to the lineage of a school or tradition.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
reason; logic; thread; method; system
Abstract sense: the logical thread or coherence of an argument, plan, or system. Similar to 筋道 (すじみち). Often used in phrases like 筋目が通る (to be logical) or 筋目を立てる (to make a coherent argument).
See also: 筋道 (すじみち)
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Refers to a connection or relationship between things, often in a systematic or logical sense. Can be used for social ties or the coherence of a narrative.
This cloth creases easily.
He comes from a distinguished lineage.
Few people carry on the lineage of this school.
彼の話は筋目が通っている。
His story is logical.
Let's clarify the logic of the plan.
I trace the connections of the incident.
There is a deep connection between the two.
系統 is a more technical term for 'system' or 'lineage', while 筋目 has a slightly more traditional or formal nuance for lineage.
Compound of 筋 (すじ, 'line, thread, logic') and 目 (め, 'eye, point, mark'). The combination suggests a visible line or a point of connection, extended metaphorically to lineage and logical coherence. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.