noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
pigeon chest; pectus carinatum
Medical term for a chest deformity where the sternum and ribs protrude. Also used in everyday language.
He has pigeon chest and has been self-conscious about his posture since childhood.
busty woman; woman with large breasts
Colloquial, somewhat vulgar term likening a woman's chest to a pigeon's protruding breast. Use with caution.
That actress is famous for being busty.
armor with protruding chest
Historical term for a type of iron armor with a curved, protruding chest plate.
I saw armor with a protruding chest at the museum.
curved front of a stirrup
Specialized term for the curved front portion of a traditional Japanese stirrup (abumi).
The curved front portion of this stirrup is decorated.
curve at base of shamisen neck
Specialized term for the curved part at the base of a shamisen's neck where it meets the body.
The curve at the base of the shamisen neck is slightly damaged.
Standard kanji spelling for all senses.
Mixed kana-kanji spelling; less common but readable.
Katakana variant sometimes used for clarity or emphasis.
Compound of 鳩 (hato, 'pigeon') and 胸 (mune, 'chest'), referring to the pigeon's characteristic protruding breast. The extended meanings are metaphorical, based on the shape.