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懐
bosom · pocket · nostalgia · cherish
N1On: かいKun: ふところ、なつかし、なつ
Memory Aid
The kanji `懐` holds a feeling of warmth, like keeping something precious close to your `bosom`. This warmth extends to feelings of `nostalgia` and `cherishing` memories.
'Kai' — a GUY keeps his phone in his `pocket` (懐中).
Vocabulary
懐かしいなつかしいnostalgic, longed-for
懐中電灯かいちゅうでんとうflashlight
懐疑かいぎdoubt, skepticism
懐くなつくto become attached to, to make friends with
懐ふところbosom, pocket
Example Sentences
その古い歌を聴くと、とても懐かしい気持ちになる。
When I listen to that old song, I feel very nostalgic.
彼は懐からハンカチを取り出した。
He took a handkerchief from his pocket.
非常時のために、いつも懐中電灯をカバンに入れている。
For emergencies, I always carry a flashlight in my bag.
その政治家は国民から強い懐疑の目で見られた。
The politician was viewed with strong skepticism by the public.