胸元(むなもと)

むなもと
noun
chest; bosom; neckline area
body
1. chest area; bosom; the area around the upper chest and neckline
The front of the body around the upper chest, especially where clothing opens or closes. Often refers to the area visible at the neckline of clothing.
胸元(むなもと)が大(おお)きく開(あ)いた服(ふく)。
Clothing with a wide-open neckline.
胸元(むなもと)にブローチをつけた。
I pinned a brooch to my chest.
風(かぜ)が強(つよ)くて、着物(きもの)の胸元(むなもと)がはだけてしまった。
The wind was so strong that the front of my kimono came open.

Composed of 胸(むな) (chest) + 元(もと) (area around). Refers specifically to the upper chest area, especially as it relates to clothing — the neckline, the opening of a shirt or kimono, or the area where accessories are worn.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 胸(むね): chest — the general body part; 胸元(むなもと) focuses on the surface and clothing area
  • 襟元(えりもと): collar area — specifically the area around the collar of clothing
  • 喉元(のどもと): throat area — the front of the neck, slightly higher than 胸元(むなもと)

Related Words

Compare: 襟元(えりもと) (collar area)
Compare: 喉元(のどもと) (throat area)
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Added 2026.4.5 11:21 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02
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