What does kanji 懷 mean?

The primary meaning of kanji 懷 is become attached to.

How is kanji 懷 read?

The kunyomi readings for kanji 懷 are いだ.く, おも.う, なつ.かしい, なつ.かしむ, なつ.く, なつ.ける, ふところ; the onyomi readings are エ, カイ.

Example words that use kanji 懷 include 懐.

JinmeiyōKanken 1 / Pre-Level 1

懷

Meaning

become attached to

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

Stroke Order

Variant: 懐 (Shinjitai)

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ふところ

space between one's chest and outstretched arms

5 reference sentences

彼は手紙を懷にしまった。

he put the letter in his pocket.

彼女は密かな不満を懷いている。

she harbors a secret dissatisfaction.

この風景はとても懷かしい。

this scenery is very nostalgic.

犬が新しい主人に懷いた。

the dog became attached to its new owner.

故郷の友を懷かしむ。

longing for friends in one's hometown.