(むね)

むね
noun
chest, breast
1. chest, breast
The front part of the body between the neck and stomach.
(むね)(いた)
My chest hurts.
To put one's hand on one's chest.
She is holding the baby to her chest.
My heart is pounding after running. Let me rest a bit.
I had the doctor examine my chest, but nothing was wrong.
2. heart, feelings
Used figuratively to refer to one's heart or emotions.
(むね)いっぱい
My heart is full (with emotion).
Hearing that story moved me deeply.
It's painful to the heart when friends go far away.
When I think of her, my heart pounds.

(むね) refers to both the physical chest and figuratively to one's heart/emotions.

MEANINGS:
1. Physical: chest, breast area
2. Figurative: heart, feelings, emotions

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

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