JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
胸 — bosom
- Reading
- キョウ・むね・むな\~
- Meaning
- bosom; breast; chest; heart; feelings
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
胸 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is キョウ・むね・むな\~ and it means bosom; breast; chest; heart; feelings. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
胸 appears in everyday japanese words such as 胸 (breast).
Japanese words containing 胸
Frequently asked questions
What does 胸 mean in Japanese?
胸 means bosom; breast; chest; heart; feelings in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 胸 read?
胸 is read キョウ・むね・むな\~. Reading it inside real words — 胸 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 胸 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 胸 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 胸 in a word?
A common word containing 胸 is 胸 (むね) — "breast". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 胸 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 胸 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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