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懐
On'yomi
カイ・エ
KAI / E
Kun'yomi
ふところ・なつ.かしい・なつ.かしむ・なつ.く・なつ.ける・なず.ける・いだ.く・おも.う
futokoro / natsukashii / natsukashimu / natsuku / natsukeru / nazukeru / idaku / omou
feelings · heart · yearn · miss someone · become attached to · bosom · breast · pocket
beautiful
Details
Strokes16
Frequency#1493
Radical心heart(4)
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Strokes16
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of heart and phonetic. Embracing in heart.
Symbolism
Nostalgic, pocket, memory. Represents cherishing in heart.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Lending an ear
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
虚心坦懐
きょしんたんかい
with an open and calm mind; with no preconceived notions; without reserve; with an open and calm mind
Proverbs & Idioms
懐を肥やす
ふところをこやす
To fatten one's pocket
To enrich oneself through dishonest means