胸を張る

胸をはる

Reading

Kana: むねをはる

Romaji: munewoharu

Definition

exp

v5r

1

to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride

Kanji

胸

Readings: キョウ、 むね、 むな-

Meanings: bosom, breast, chest, heart, feelings

張

Readings: チョウ、 は.る、 -は.り、 -ば.り

Meanings: lengthen, counter for bows & stringed instruments, stretch, spread, put up (tent)

Example Sentence

えっへんと大(だい)いばりでアリスは胸(むね)を張(は)った。

➥"A-hem!" Alice boasted, puffing up with pride.