JLPT N1 Advanced
懐
The bosom or pocket inside clothing, representing personal finances or the deep inner part of a place.
Readings
1 Noun
Bosom / Pocket
The space created between the chest and the fabric of a kimono, historically used to store personal items.
Example
祖母 は 懐 から 飴 を 一つ 取り出し て くれ た 。
My grandmother took a piece of candy out of her kimono for me.
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2 Noun
One's Finances
A metaphorical reference to one’s financial status or the amount of money currently in one’s possession.
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3 Noun
The Heart / Depths of Something
The secluded center of a physical area or the inner bounds of someone’s personal trust.
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