English–Japanese

“chest” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajimune

Example

胸が痛いです。mune ga ita i de su

My chest hurts.

Illustration for 胸 (chest)

How to say “chest” in Japanese

“Chest” in Japanese is 胸 (mune).

胸 (mune) refers to the upper front of the body where the heart and lungs are located, including the area over the breasts.

Full entry for 胸: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 胸

胸のあたりが苦しいときは、無理をしないでください。mune no a ta ri ga kuru shi i to ki wa mu ri o shi na i de ku da sa i

If you feel discomfort in your chest, do not push yourself.

Tips for using 胸

  • The phrase 胸が痛いです (mune ga itai desu) usually describes physical chest pain, while the same body word can also appear in expressions about feelings.

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