みぞおち
みぞおち
noun
pit of the stomach; solar plexus
1.
the pit of the stomach; solar plexus
the soft area in the upper abdomen, below the sternum
みぞおちを殴られた。
I was punched in the solar plexus.
みぞおちに痛みを感じる。
I feel pain in my solar plexus.
みぞおちを押すと胃の調子がわかる。
You can tell the condition of your stomach by pressing the solar plexus area.
BODY PART:
みぞおち refers to the soft, vulnerable area in the upper abdomen, just below where the ribs meet. It is a sensitive area because the solar plexus nerve cluster is located there.
WHY PAINFUL:
A blow to the みぞおち can cause severe pain, difficulty breathing, and even loss of consciousness because it affects the diaphragm and solar plexus nerves.
ORTHOGRAPHY:
- Usually written in hiragana
- Can be written as 鳩尾 (literally "pigeon tail") but hiragana is more common
MEDICAL NOTE:
Pain in the みぞおち area can indicate stomach problems, heartburn, or more serious conditions.
RELATED:
- 腹/お腹 - stomach/abdomen
- 胃 - stomach (organ)
- 胸 - chest