noun

  1. chest, breast. むな is usually used in compounds.
  2. breasts, bosom, bust.
  3. heart.
  4. lungs.
  5. stomach.
  6. heart, mind, feelings.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
むね
むな
むな

Contained Kanji Breakdown

bosom, breast, chest
むね キョウ むな- (6th, N2)
month, moon
つき ゲツ ガツ (1st, N5)
turmoil, Hungary
キョウ (Kentei 1)
wrapping enclosure, wrapping radical (no. 20)
ホウ つつ.む (Kentei 1)
villain, evil, bad luck
キョウ (7th, N1)
mow, cut grass, subdue
ガイ ゲ おさ.める (Kentei 1)
open box enclosure, open box radical (no. 17)
カン (Kentei 1)