懐 — nostalgic; bosom
懐 means “nostalgic; bosom”. It is a JLPT N1 kanji written with 16 strokes. On'yomi: カイ (kai). Kun'yomi: ふところ (futokoro), なつ(かしい) (natsukashii). You'll see it in words such as 懐 (futokoro, “inside the breast of one's clothing; bosom”).
懐
- Meaning
- nostalgic; bosom
- On'yomi
- カイ (kai)
- Kun'yomi
- ふところ (futokoro), なつ(かしい) (natsukashii)
- Strokes
- 16
- Level
- JLPT N1 · set Feelings 3
How to remember 懐
Parts: 忄 heart · 十 ten; cross · 罒 net · 衣 garment
Words with 懐
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 懐 | ふところ futokoro kun | inside the breast of one's clothing; bosom |
| 懐かしい | なつかしい natsukashii kun | dear; fondly remembered |
| 懐かしむ | なつかしむ natsukashimu kun | to yearn; to miss |
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