bust measurement; chest measurement
Refers specifically to the measurement around the chest, often used in clothing sizes or body measurements.
What is the bust measurement of this dress in centimeters?
I had my bust measured before getting clothes made.
Commonly used to refer to a woman's breasts, often in fashion, beauty, or casual contexts.
She is famous for having a large bust.
bust sculpture; half-length portrait
Used in art contexts for a sculpture or painting showing the head, shoulders, and upper chest. Compare with 胸像 (きょうぞう) and 半身像 (はんしんぞう).
A bust of Beethoven is on display at the art museum.
This bra is designed for people with a large bust.
The sculptor carved a bust of the mayor.
I heard her bust measurement is 85 centimeters.
胸像 is the more formal, native Japanese term for a bust sculpture, while バスト is the looser loanword also used for measurements and breasts in other senses.
半身像 specifically denotes a half-length statue or portrait, while バスト is used more loosely in everyday art talk for the same kind of sculpture.
バスト refers only to the bust measurement, while スリーサイズ covers all three measurements (bust, waist, hips) together.
small bust; small breasts
top bust measurement; full-bust measurement; overbust measurement
breast enlargement; breast enhancement · upper body photograph; bust shot
bra pad; bust pad; padded brassiere
bustline
Loanword from English 'bust', which itself comes from French 'buste' and Italian 'busto', ultimately from Latin 'bustum'.