懐
feelings · heart · yearn · miss someone · become attached to · bosom · breast · pocket
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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
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 懐 mean in Japanese?
懐 means feelings, heart, yearn, miss someone, become attached to, bosom, breast, pocket.
How do you read 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).
How many strokes does 懐 have?
懐 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 心 (heart).
Is 懐 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 懐 (feelings, heart, yearn, miss someone, become attached to, bosom, breast, pocket) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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