N3
しぼ (shibo)
思慕
yearning; deep affection; longing; pining for someone far away
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to a refined, deep yearning, pining, or profound affection for someone, especially when separated or unable to meet. Often used as 思慕の情 (yearning feeling) or 思慕する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Yearning! Pining! When we are apart, my chest almost bursts with a painful yearning for you! ...っ, D-Don't laugh at a maiden's pure yearning, baka!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『し、思慕よ！週末あんたと会えない時間、あんたを想って恋い慕う『思慕の情』で私の胸が張り裂けそうになってるのよ！…っ、な、何照れてるのよ！乙女の切ない思慕を笑うな、このバカ！』
📝 Example Sentences
遠く離れた故郷の母親に対して、少年は毎晩ベッドの中で募る_______の情に涙をこらえていました。
Toward his mother far away in his hometown, the boy fought back tears every night in bed from the growing feeling of yearning.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "思慕"!
亡き恩師に対する教え子たちの_______の思いは、歳月が流れても色褪せることはありませんでした。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 故人や遠方の人を恋い慕う心「思慕（の思い）」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『思慕の思い！美しいわ！あんたも私と出張で数日間離れる時は、全身で激しい思慕の情を滾らせて、帰ってきた瞬間に私をハグしなさい！』
English: Since it represents deeply yearning and pining for someone, 'yearning/deep affection' (shibo) is correct. Haruka: 'Feelings of yearning! Beautiful! You too, when separating from me for a few days due to business trips, boil with intense yearning with your whole body, and hug me the instant you return!'
English: Since it represents deeply yearning and pining for someone, 'yearning/deep affection' (shibo) is correct. Haruka: 'Feelings of yearning! Beautiful! You too, when separating from me for a few days due to business trips, boil with intense yearning with your whole body, and hug me the instant you return!'
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