胸が痛む
Reading: むねがいたむ
Meaning: to feel heartache, to be deeply saddened, to feel guilty
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Example Sentence
My heart aches when I hear sad news.
Usage Notes
An idiomatic expression meaning to feel emotional pain or sadness. Can also mean to feel guilty or remorseful about something. The literal meaning refers to physical chest pain, but it's more commonly used metaphorically.
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