胸

Readings

Kana: むね、むな

Romaji: mune, muna

Definitions

noun

1

chest; breast

Note: むな is usually used in compounds

2

breasts; bosom; bust

3

heart

4

lungs

5

stomach

6

heart; mind; feelings

Kanji

胸

Readings: キョウ、 むね、 むな-

Meanings: bosom, breast, chest, heart, feelings

Example Sentences

度胸(どきょう)があるな。

➥You have got a lot of nerve.

いい度胸(どきょう)してるな。

➥You have a lot of nerve.

胸(むね)がムカムカします。

➥I feel like vomiting.

胸焼(むねや)けがします。

➥I have heartburn.

男(おとこ)は度胸(どきょう)、女(おんな)は愛敬(あいきょう)。

➥Man is judged by his courage, woman by her charm.

胸(むね)がひどく痛(いた)みます。

➥I have a sharp pain in my chest.