Quick answer
胸 is the kanji for "Heart". A common reading is むね (mune). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Heart
Also : Chest · Bosom · Breast · Feelings
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 胸 represents 'BOSOM'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of bosom.
On-reading: きょう — remember this sound by associating it with bosom. Kun-reading: むね.
Example Sentences
プレゼンの前に胸がどきどきして、なかなか眠れませんでした。
ぷれぜんのまえにむねがどきどきして、なかなかねむれませんでした。
Before the presentation my heart was pounding and I couldn't sleep.
胸を張って挨拶することで、良い第一印象を与えられます。
むねをはってあいさつすることで、よいだいいちいんしょうをあたえられます。
By greeting with your chest out, you can give a good first impression.
Vocabulary using 胸
Learn 胸 with Spaced Repetition
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