懐っこい · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 懐っこい | 懐っこくない |
| Polite | 懐っこいです | 懐っこくないですalso 懐っこくありません |
| Past polite | 懐っこかったです | 懐っこくなかったですalso 懐っこくありませんでした |
| Past | 懐っこかった | 懐っこくなかった |
| Te-form | 懐っこくて | 懐っこくなくて |
| Adverbial | 懐っこく | |
| Conditional | 懐っこければ | 懐っこくなければ |
| Tara conditional | 懐っこかったら | 懐っこくなかったら |
friendly; affectionate; amiable
Describes a person, especially a child or pet, who is naturally warm, approachable, and quick to become attached to others. Often used for someone who easily shows affection or is not shy.
That child is so friendly that they immediately sat on my lap.
This cat is very affectionate, so it rubs against anyone.