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Lexical entry

バストアップ

basutoappu

Refers to enlarging the bust or a photographic framing from the waist up.

Home & LifestylePure GairaigoWasei-EigoSemantic ShiftSource: English

Meaning

In cosmetic contexts, it means breast enlargement. In photography, it refers to a medium-close shot from the chest/waist up.

  • breast enlargement
  • waist-up photo

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Evidence and Provenance
Data source
JMdict_english
Revision
JMdict.2026-04-17
Review flags
ambiguous-sense, possible-wasei
Active language
English
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