bosom, breast, chest, heart

About this kanji

The kanji "胸" primarily means "chest" or "bosom" and is often used both as a noun and in various compounds. It can refer to physical aspects like "胸部" (きょうぶ), meaning "chest," and "胸元" (むなもと), which refers to the area around the breast. It can also represent emotional aspects, as in "胸中" (きょうちゅう), meaning "one's heart" or feelings. Another common term is "度胸" (どきょう), meaning "courage" or "guts." A usage note: while it's associated with physical attributes, it's also deeply tied to emotions, making it a versatile kanji in conversation.

Example sentences

• 彼女は勇気を胸に秘めている。

  She keeps courage in her heart.

Meanings across languages

English

bosom, breast, chest, heart, feelings

Tiếng Việt

vú, ngực, tim, cảm xúc

日本語

胸, バスト, 胸部, 心, 感情

한국어

가슴, 가슴, 심장, 감정

中文

胸, 乳房, 心脏, 情感

id

dada

th

อก

es

pecho

fr

poitrine

de

Brust

pt

peito

Common compounds

• 胸中きょうちゅうone's heart, one's mind, one's intentions
• 胸部きょうぶchest, breast
• 度胸どきょうcourage, bravery, pluck
• 胸元むなもとbreast, chest, pit of the stomach
• 豊胸ほうきょうfull breasts, ample breasts, breast enlargement
• 胸像きょうぞうbust (sculpture), half-length portrait
• 胸襟きょうきんone's heart
• 胸突き八丁むなつきはっちょうthe most trying spot or period, the most difficult period