Japanese symbol for “breastplate”
胸当て
むねあて
Romaji: muneate
breastplate; chest protector
In Japanese, breastplate is 胸当て, read むねあて (muneate).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n breastplate; chest protector
- n bib
Written forms: 胸当て、胸当、胸あて. Readings: むねあて、むなあて.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “breastplate”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 胴鎧 | どうよろい douyoroi | breastplate; cuirass; torso armor |
| 胸甲 | きょうこう kyoukou | sternum; breastplate; plastron |
| 腹当て | はらあて haraate | breastplate |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 度胸 | どきょう dokyou | courage; bravery; pluck |
| 胸部 | きょうぶ kyoubu | chest; breast |
| 胸元 | むなもと munamoto | breast; chest |
| 胸像 | きょうぞう kyouzou | bust (sculpture); half-length portrait |
| 胸中 | きょうちゅう kyouchuu | one's heart; one's mind; one's intentions |
| 胸襟 | きょうきん kyoukin | one's heart |
| 本当 | ほんとう hontou | truth; reality; actuality |
| 当時 | とうじ touji | at that time; in those days |
See also: Chinese symbol for “breastplate”.
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