バスト
Meanings
1
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?
2
Commonly used to refer to a woman's breasts, often in fashion, beauty, or casual contexts.
She is famous for having a large bust.
3
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.
Usage patterns
- バストを測るto measure one's bust
I had my bust measured before getting clothes made.
- バストが大きい／小さいto have a large/small bust
This bra is designed for people with a large bust.
- バストを彫るto sculpt a bust (of someone)
The sculptor carved a bust of the mayor.
- バストが〈数〉センチto have a bust measurement of ... centimeters
I heard her bust measurement is 85 centimeters.