Kanji
What does the kanji 懐 mean?
懐 means bosom, embracing; longing, nostalgia; pocket. On'yomi カイ、エ. 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.
Quick facts| On'yomi | カイ、エ |
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| 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 |
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| Strokes | 16 |
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| Main radical | 心 |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
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懐On'yomi カイ、エ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
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework16 strokes
bosom, embracing; longing, nostalgia; pocket
Memory hook
In the breast (忄), a keepsake hidden in the robe (衣) behind the net (罒) — CHERISH, NOSTALGIA, POCKET.
Stroke order · 16 strokes
Common words
- 懐くなつくto become attached to, take a liking to
- 懐かしいなつかしいnostalgic, evoking fond memories
