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Meaning of 懐かしい(なつかしい) in Japanese

Japanese word definition and usage

懐かしい
JLPT 2
Kana Reading
なつかしい
Romaji
natsukashii
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    adjective (keiyoushi)
    Meaning
    dear; desired; missed

Example Sentences

懐かしい, なつかしい used in context

Related Kanji

Kanji found in this word

JLPT 1

pocket, feelings, heart, yearn, miss someone, become attached to, bosom, breast

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

16 strokes

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