Japanese symbol for “lungs”
胸
むね
Romaji: mune
chest; breast
In Japanese, lungs is 胸, read むね (mune).
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 chest; breast
- n breasts; bosom; bust
- n heart
- n lungs
- n stomach
- n heart; mind; feelings
Written forms: 胸. Readings: むね、むな.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “lungs”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 肺臓 | はいぞう haizou | lungs |
| 肺腑 | はいふ haifu | lungs; bottom of one's heart; vital point |
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 |
See also: Chinese symbol for “lungs”.
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