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JLPT N3 Intermediate

懐かしい

Nostalgic; bringing back fond memories.

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懐かしくない negative
懐かしかった past
懐かしく adverbial form
I-adjective

Nostalgic / Brings Back Memories

Describes the warm, positive emotion felt when encountering something that triggers a fond memory from your personal past.

Example

おばあちゃん の 作った カレー は 、 懐かしい 味 が する 。

My grandma's curry has a nostalgic taste.

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Nostalgic; bringing back fond memories.
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