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Kotomora

懐かい抱ほう

か
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ほ
う

Meanings

1

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb

bearing in mind; cherishing (a thought/feeling)

Literary or formal expression for holding a thought, feeling, or ideal close to one's heart. Often used with abstract nouns like 希望, 不安, 理想.

2

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb

embrace; hug; holding in one's arms

obsolete term

Obsolete term for a physical embrace. Modern Japanese uses 抱擁 or ハグ instead. Found only in older texts.

See also: 抱擁

3

noun

bosom; breast pocket

archaic

Archaic noun meaning the chest area or a pocket near the chest. Cross-referenced with 懐 (ふところ). Not used in modern Japanese.

See also: 懐 (ふところ)