Word details
慕う
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 慕う.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to yearn for; to long for; to pine for; to miss; to love dearly; to adore
Examples
少女は叔母をとても慕っている。
The girl is deeply attached to her aunt.
2
to follow (someone)
3
to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
慕
pining, yearn for, love dearly, adore
14 strokesFrequency 2,100JLPT N1Grade 8
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Kun
した.う
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