胸像
Meanings
1
bust; half-length portrait
Refers to a sculpture or painting showing a person from the chest up. In art contexts, 胸像 is the standard term for a bust.
A bust of Beethoven was on display at the art museum.
This bust is made of bronze.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉の胸像を建てるto erect a bust of someone
A bust of the founder has been erected in the park.
- 〈場所〉に胸像があるthere is a bust in a place
There is a bust of the principal in the school lobby.