懐ふところにする

expression, suru verb (irregular)

carry in one's pocket; keep on one's person

Literally to put and carry something inside the front fold of a kimono or inside a pocket. Also used figuratively for keeping something close or secret.

• 彼かれはいつも手て帳ちょうを懐ふところにしている。

  He always carries a notebook in his pocket.

expression, suru verb (irregular)

have on one's person; carry about; take along

Emphasizes the act of taking something along, often with a sense of keeping it handy or secretly. Overlaps with sense 1 but focuses more on the action of bringing rather than the state of carrying.

• 貴き重ちょう品ひんはいつも懐ふところにしている。

  I always keep my valuables on me.