胸むねのすく

expression, noun-modifying (irregular)

relieving; refreshing; satisfying

Describes a feeling of relief or satisfaction, often when a frustrating situation is resolved or justice is served. Used prenominally, as in 胸のすく思い.

• 彼かれの活かつ躍やくを見みて、胸むねのすく思おもいだった。

  Seeing his success was truly satisfying.

• 胸むねのすくようなニュースを聞きいた。

  I heard some refreshing news.