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胸
Chest, Breast
むね (mune), むな (muna)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
The expression 胸がいっぱい (mune ga ippai) literally means 'my chest is full,' but it is used to describe being overwhelmed with emotion, such as joy or gratitude.
Memory Trick
Imagine placing your hand over your chest whenever you feel strong emotions. Your chest becomes the place where feelings gather, helping you remember 胸.
Readings
Onyomi: キョウ (kyou)
Kunyomi: むね (mune), むな (muna)
Example Words
胸
むね (mune)
Chest
胸痛
きょうつう (kyoutsuu)
Chest pain
胸中
きょうちゅう (kyouchuu)
One's thoughts
胸がいっぱい
むね が いっぱい (mune ga ippai)
Be overwhelmed with emotion
Example Sentence
彼 は 胸 を 張って 歩きました。
かれ は むね を はって あるきました。
kare wa mune o hatte arukimashita
He walked with his chest held high.