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胸
胸 (readings: きょう, むね; Japanese kanji) means “chest”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 胸中 (one's heart).
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胸がどきどきする。
むねがどきどきする。My chest is pounding.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 胸 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | chest |
| Readings | きょう, むね |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 胸中 (one's heart) |
How to read 胸
胸 is read きょう or むね depending on the word.
Words with 胸
- 胸中trong lòng
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Updated: 2026-08-09