鎖骨
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Meanings
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collarbone; clavicle
Standard anatomical term for the clavicle; used in both medical and everyday contexts.
I fell and broke my collarbone.
The area around my collarbone hurts.
Usage patterns
- 鎖骨を骨折するto fracture one's collarbone
I fell off my bike and fractured my collarbone.
- 鎖骨が浮き出るfor one's collarbone to stand out (esp. from thinness)
After dieting, my collarbone started to stand out.
- 鎖骨のラインが美しいto have a beautiful collarbone line (aesthetic description)
That dress makes the collarbone line look beautiful.