なつい

i-adjective

nostalgic; dear; fondly remembered

Slang adjective derived from 懐かしい (natsukashii). Used in casual speech to express that something brings back fond memories or feels beloved. Often used by younger speakers.

See also: 懐かしい

• この曲きょく、めっちゃなつい！

  This song is so nostalgic!

• 昔むかしのゲームをやってたら、なつい気き持もちになった。

  Playing an old game made me feel nostalgic.