Translation of Japanese word "胸" to English
胸
むね
[mune]
IPA: /mune/
Meaning
NounA box, now usually a large strong box with a secure convex lid.
How to use
胸 (mune) — 'chest / breast / heart (emotions)'. 胸が痛む — heart aches (sadness/pain). 胸焼け (muneyake) — heartburn. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
chest / breast
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 胸
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): むね
Romaji Transcription: mune
Example Sentences
胸を張ってください。
むねをはってください。
Please expand your chest.
胸を張ると、胸が大きく見える。
Expanding the chest makes it look bigger.
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- 胸を張ってください。— Please expand your chest.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "胸" mean?▼
The Japanese word "胸" means "chest / breast" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "胸"?▼
The word "胸" is read as "むね" (mune). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "胸を張ってください。".
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