Word details
懐
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 懐.
Dictionary
Entry
1
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; (breast) pocket
Examples
彼は財布を上着の懐から取り出した。
He took out the wallet from his inside jacket pocket.
2
space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach
Examples
父の懐におられる一人子の神が、神を解き明かされたのである。
But God the only begotten Son, who is at the Father's side, has made him known.
3
heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature); depths; inner part
4
mind; heart; inner thoughts
5
money (one is carrying); purse; pocketbook
Examples
彼が帰ってきたのは、ホームシックにかかったからではなく、ふところが心細くなったからである。
He came back not because he was homesick, but because he was running short of money.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
懐
feelings, heart, yearn, miss someone, become attached to, bosom, breast, pocket
16 strokesFrequency 1,493JLPT N1Grade 8
On
カイエ
Kun
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
Nanori
かね
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