Japanese

むね
Meaning: chest; heart; breast; feelings
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

胸

Example sentences

His words pierced deep into my heart.
シャツの胸の部分に汚れがある。
There is a stain on the chest part of the shirt.
深呼吸をして、新鮮な空気を胸いっぱいに吸った。
I took a deep breath and inhaled the fresh air into my lungs.
告白する直前、胸がドキドキした。
Right before confessing, my heart was pounding.
彼の鋭い言葉が私の胸に突き刺さった。
His sharp words pierced my heart.
言いたいことを全部言ったら、胸がすっとした。
After saying everything I wanted to say, I felt refreshed.
彼は胸に闘志を秘めている。
He hides a burning fighting spirit in his chest.
当時の事を思い返すと、懐かしいさで胸がいっぱいになる。
When I look back on those days, my heart fills with nostalgia.
私は父の教えを胸に刻んで生きている。
I live with my father's teachings engraved in my heart.
旅行への期待に胸が高鳴る。
My heart beat fast with anticipation for the trip.

Usage Notes

Refers to both the physical chest area and the emotional 'heart' where feelings and thoughts are held.

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