胸板

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: Spelling: 胸板. Reading: むないた. Core meaning: chest; broad chest.
• Basic usage: Representative examples: 水泳を続けるうちに、彼の胸板は厚くなった / 医師は患者の胸板に聴診器を当てた.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• The front of the chest
  • 胸板 refers to the broad front surface of the chest and often suggests physique. It is more anatomically focused than 胸, which can also figuratively locate feelings in the heart or chest.