1.
chest, breast
The front part of the body between the neck and stomach.
2.
heart, feelings
Used figuratively to refer to one's heart or emotions.
胸 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:
- 胸が痛い: chest hurts / heartache
- 胸がいっぱい: heart is full (with emotion)
- 胸を張る: to be proud (lit. puff out chest)
- 胸が熱くなる: to be moved emotionally
- 胸がどきどきする: heart is pounding
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