手筋 てすじ Meanings Noun lines of the palm; aptitude; handwriting; standard method tesuji (i.e.: skillful, precise move which is the best or most efficient in a local position) Kanji 手 hand. Read as て. 筋 muscle. Read as すじ. Words containing 手筋 大手筋 (おおてすじ) large-scale operators Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists