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On'yomi
キョウ
KYOU
Kun'yomi
むね・むな-
mune / muna

bosom · breast · chest · heart · feelings

Details

Strokes10
Frequency#1144
Radicalmeat(6)

Stroke Order

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Strokes10

Component Breakdown

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moon + 匈

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of flesh and phonetic. Part of body.

Symbolism

Chest, emotion, feelings. Represents where heart is.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Lending an ear

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

胸を張る

むねをはる

To puff out one's chest; To be proud

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 胸 mean in Japanese?

胸 means bosom, breast, chest, heart, feelings.

How do you read 胸?

On'yomi: キョウ (KYOU). Kun'yomi: むね、むな- (mune, muna).

How many strokes does 胸 have?

胸 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 肉 (meat).

Is 胸 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 胸 (bosom, breast, chest, heart, feelings) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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