むね
Alternative readings: むな
JLPT:N3
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1

chest; the upper front part of the torso around the ribs.

Noun

Examples

毎朝、胸に手を当てて深呼吸する。

Every morning I place my hand on my chest and take a deep breath.

シャツの胸ポケットにペンを入れた。

I put a pen in the shirt's chest pocket.

胸が痛くて病院へ行った。

I had chest pain and went to the hospital.

2

breasts; the bosom (especially female breasts); bust.

Noun

Examples

彼女は胸が大きい。

She has large breasts.

水着で胸がはっきり見える。

Her breasts are clearly visible in the swimsuit.

バストのサイズを測るときは胸囲を測る。

When measuring bust size, you measure chest circumference.

3

heart (the organ in the chest).

Noun

Examples

医者は胸の聴診で心臓の音を聞いた。

The doctor listened to the heart sounds by auscultating the chest.

胸(心臓)の鼓動が速くなった。

My heart's beating grew faster.

4

lungs; the respiratory organs located within the chest (used in medical or figurative contexts).

Noun

Examples

胸のレントゲンで肺に影がないか調べた。

They checked the chest X-ray for any shadows on the lungs.

長時間の喫煙で胸が苦しく感じることがある。

Long-term smoking can make the chest (lungs) feel tight or uncomfortable.

5

stomach (in archaic or figurative uses), e.g. heartburn (胸焼け).

Noun

Examples

食べ過ぎて胸がむかむかする。

I overate and feel nauseous / have heartburn.

昨夜の油っこい食事で胸焼けがした。

I had heartburn from last night's greasy meal.

6

heart; feelings; one's inner thoughts or emotions.

Noun

Examples

彼女は胸の内を誰にも話さなかった。

She didn't tell anyone what was in her heart.

卒業式で胸がいっぱいになった。

My heart was full at the graduation ceremony.

その映画は多くの人の胸を打った。

That movie moved many people's hearts.

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