Japanese symbol for “thorax”
胸腔
きょうこう
Romaji: kyoukou
thorax; thoracic cavity
In Japanese, thorax is 胸腔, read きょうこう (kyoukou).
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 thorax; thoracic cavity (anat)
Written forms: 胸腔. Readings: きょうこう、きょうくう.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “thorax”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 胸郭 | きょうかく kyoukaku | chest; thorax |
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 |
| 口腔 | こうこう koukou | oral cavity; mouth |
| 腹腔 | ふくくう fukukuu | abdominal cavity |
See also: Chinese symbol for “thorax”.
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