Describing a physique characterised by developed muscles; muscular and well-toned (used like a na-adjective).
彼は学生時代から筋肉質で、今でもジムに通っている。
He has been muscular since his student days and still goes to the gym.
筋肉質な体型の人は運動能力が高いことが多い。
People with muscular builds often have high athletic ability.
筋肉質だが柔軟性もある選手だ。
He's a muscular player but also flexible.
Figuratively describes a company or operation that is lean and efficient, having cut unnecessary costs (e.g., 'muscular management').
この会社は不要な部署を整理して、筋肉質な経営に転換した。
This company reorganized unnecessary departments and shifted to lean management.
景気が悪くても筋肉質な企業は持ちこたえやすい。
Even in a downturn, lean companies are more likely to endure.
投資家は筋肉質な業績を重視することが多い。
Investors often value a company's lean performance.