Onomatopoeia
Japanese meaning of キュン
Reading:
Voice sample:
きゅん (kyun)
English Translation:
squeeze in the heart, flutter
Meaning & Cultural Context
Meaning:
Describes a sudden tightening or squeeze of the heart, often from love, embarrassment, or cuteness overload.
日本語で読む
恋や照れ、可愛さで胸がきゅんとなる様子。
Cultural Context:
Often used in modern shoujo manga, “胸キュン” (“kyun moment”) is a key concept.
日本語で読む
最近の少女漫画やドラマで「胸キュン」連発。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
Used as “胸がキュンとする” (“to feel a flutter in the chest”).
日本語で読む
「胸がキュンとする」など感情描写で使う。
Trap for English Speakers
Not “cue” or “queue.”
日本語で読む
英語の“cue”や“queue”と無関係。
Example
Example 1Basic Example
笑顔を見て胸がキュンとした。
His smile made my heart flutter.
Example 2Applied Example
「キュン死に」しそうな甘いセリフ。
The line was so sweet, I thought my heart would burst.
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