Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Japanese term or phrase:
胸キュン（むねきゅん）
English translation:
heart-tugging (emotion)
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Apr 21, 2010 20:52
14 yrs ago
Japanese term
Japan
as Pikachu in the translation world
Native in: English 
, Japanese
Works in: English to Japanese, Japanese to English, Japanese to Korean, and 2 more.
胸キュン（むねきゅん）
Japanese to English
Social Sciences
Psychology
To express feelings
胸キュン（むねきゅん）とは、人間の感情のひとつ。胸が締め付けられてキュンとすること。
What is the best term of 胸キュン in English?
What is the best term of 胸キュン in English?
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heart-tugging (emotion)
Often when we're talking about emotion that gives our "heart a squeeze", we can call it "heart tugging." It can be sad/happy, etc. but it is a feeling of a strong emotion that tugs at your heart/heartstrings.
http://www.hudsonreporter.com/view/full_story/2406649/articl...
Emotional moments at United Cerebral Palsy breakfast Heart-tugging stories highlight annual awards ceremony
http://articles.sfgate.com/2010-03-26/movies/19477428_1_toot...
Dragon' tale, characters tug at the heart
"Toothless is so beautiful - and awesome and scary and all those things - but they conveyed so much humanity through this ... cartoon, essentially," she says. "I was so moved by the characters they created.
http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/17/36835.html
PRODUCTION | COMPANY NEWS
Show next Frieze Films article
Frieze Films adds heart-tugging appeal to new Castle Milk Stout ad
http://www.hudsonreporter.com/view/full_story/2406649/articl...
Emotional moments at United Cerebral Palsy breakfast Heart-tugging stories highlight annual awards ceremony
http://articles.sfgate.com/2010-03-26/movies/19477428_1_toot...
Dragon' tale, characters tug at the heart
"Toothless is so beautiful - and awesome and scary and all those things - but they conveyed so much humanity through this ... cartoon, essentially," she says. "I was so moved by the characters they created.
http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/17/36835.html
PRODUCTION | COMPANY NEWS
Show next Frieze Films article
Frieze Films adds heart-tugging appeal to new Castle Milk Stout ad
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