胸突き八丁

むなつきはっちょう

Also written 胸突八丁

Meanings

1. Noun the most trying spot or period; the most difficult period

Kanji

• 胸 chest. Read as むな.
• 突 thrust. Read as つく.
• 八 eight. Read as ハチ.
• 丁 city block. Read as チョウ.

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