ノスタルジー
Meanings
1
A sentimental longing for the past, often with a slightly literary or emotional tone. The variant ノスタルジア (from English) is also used.
from French nostalgie
See also: ノスタルジア
When I look at old photos, I get lost in nostalgia.
This song somehow makes me feel nostalgic.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉にノスタルジーを感じるto feel nostalgia for something
I felt a strong sense of nostalgia looking at that old photo.
- ノスタルジーに浸るto be immersed in nostalgia
I let myself sink into nostalgia while listening to old music.
- 〈物〉がノスタルジーを誘うfor something to evoke nostalgia
The retro-designed can evokes a sense of nostalgia.