Japanese symbol for “heartburn”
胸焼け
むねやけ
Romaji: muneyake
heartburn; sour stomach
In Japanese, heartburn is 胸焼け, read むねやけ (muneyake).
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, vi, vs heartburn; sour stomach
Written forms: 胸焼け、胸やけ、胸灼け. Readings: むねやけ、むなやけ.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “heartburn”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 溜飲 | りゅういん ryuuin | acid reflux; bile reflux; pyrosis |
| 嘈囃 | そうざつ souzatsu | heartburn; sour stomach |
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 |
| 燃焼 | ねんしょう nenshou | burning; combustion |
| 焼肉 | やきにく yakiniku | yakiniku; Japanese dish of grilled meat similar to Korean barbecue |
See also: Chinese symbol for “heartburn”.
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