
KANJI
胸
chest
breast, heart, mind, feelings
Kun'yomi
むねむな
On'yomi
きょう
Example sentences
深呼吸すると、胸が少し楽になった。
When I took a deep breath, my chest felt a little better.
試験に合格したと聞いて、やっと胸を撫で下ろした。
Hearing that I passed the exam, I finally felt relieved.
夢に向かって努力する彼の姿は、多くの人々の胸を打った。
His figure, working hard towards his dream, deeply moved many people.
Practice exercises
1
胸
Answer
むねきょう
2
胸
Answer
chestbreastheartmindfeelings
3
胸元
front of the chest; bust
Answer
むなもと
4
胸を張る
to throw out one's chest; to be proud
Answer
むねをはる
5
胸襟
one's heart/mind; one's true feelings
Answer
きょうきん
6
胸中
one's heart/mind; innermost thoughts
Answer
きょうちゅう