肉離(にくばな)れ

にくばなれ
noun
muscle tear; pulled muscle
healthsports
1. muscle tear; muscle strain; pulled muscle
an injury where muscle fibers are torn, typically from sudden movement or overexertion
肉離(にくばな)れを起(お)こした。
I pulled a muscle.
I missed the match due to a calf muscle tear.
You're prone to muscle tears if you don't warm up.

Usage

Typically happens during sprinting, jumping, or other sudden movements.

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