Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 胸苦しい(むなぐるしい) in Japanese

胸苦しい
Kana Reading
むなぐるしい
Romaji
munagurushii
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    adjective (keiyoushi)
    Meaning
    (feeling of) tightness in the chest


Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

10 strokes

bosom, breast, chest, heart, feelings

On'Yomi: キョウ

Kun'Yomi: むね, むな-

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JLPT 3

8 strokes

suffering, trial, worry, hardship, feel bitter, scowl

On'Yomi: ク

Kun'Yomi: くる.しい, -ぐる.しい, くる.しむ, くる.しめる, にが.い, にが.る

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