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Meaning of 胸を張る(むねをはる) in Japanese

Japanese word definition and usage

胸を張る
Kana Reading
むねをはる
Romaji
munewoharu
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with `ru` ending
    Meaning
    to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride

Example Sentences

胸を張る, むねをはる used in context

Verb Conjugations

Common conjugated forms

Non-Past

Plain
胸を張る
Plain Polite
胸を張ります
Negative
胸を張らない
Negative Polite
胸を張りません

Past

Plain
胸を張った
Plain Polite
胸を張りました
Negative
胸を張らなかった
Negative Polite
胸を張りませんでした

Te

Plain
胸を張って
Plain Polite
胸を張りまして
Negative
--
Negative Polite
--

Passive

Plain
胸を張られる
Plain Polite
胸を張られます
Negative
胸を張られない
Negative Polite
胸を張られません

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JLPT 2

bosom, breast, chest, heart, feelings

On: キョウ

Kun: むね, むな-

10 strokes

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JLPT 2

lengthen, counter for bows & stringed instruments, stretch, spread, put up (tent)

On: チョウ

Kun: は.る, -は.り, -ば.り

11 strokes

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