胸むねがつぶれる

expression, ichidan verb

be choked up; be emotionally crushed; be overcome with emotion; be shocked; be horrified

Describes a strong emotional reaction where one's heart feels heavy or overwhelmed, often by sadness, shock, or deep emotion. The expression is figurative and commonly used in narrative or reflective contexts.

• その知しらせを聞きいて胸むねがつぶれる思おもいだった。

  I felt my heart crushed when I heard the news.