N3
なつかしむ (natsukashimu)
懐かしむ
miss; yearn for past; look back fondly; feel nostalgic
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to missing the past, yearning for past events, looking back fondly, or feeling nostalgic about memories. Often used as 懐かしそうに語る (talk nostalgically). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Nostalgic?! Looking back fondly at the day we first worked overtime together?! ...Fhmp! I-It's not like I treasure that memory! B-But... I do remember every single detail, including what you wore!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『懐かしむ？！初めて一緒に残業して、コンビニの肉まんを食べたあの夜を懐かしむなんて…！ふ、ふん、別に大切な思い出なんかじゃないわよ！…でも、あんたの服装まで完璧に覚えてるけどね！』
📝 Example Sentences
同窓会で久しぶりに集まった旧友たちは、遅くまで学生時代の思い出を_______ました。
The old friends who gathered after a long time at the reunion spent late hours reminiscing about their student days.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "懐かしむ"!
アルバムを開き、亡くなった祖母との楽しかった日々を_______ながら、静かに微笑みました。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 過去を懐かしく思い慕う「懐かしん（で）」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『思い出を懐かしむ！素敵ね！でもね、これからあんたと私が一緒に築いていく未来の思い出は、もっと甘くて懐かしいものになるわよ！』
English: Since it represents missing and fondly remembering the past, 'feeling nostalgic/yearning' (natsukashimu) is correct. Haruka: 'Reminiscing memories! Lovely! But indeed, the future memories that you and I are going to build together will be far sweeter and more nostalgic!'
English: Since it represents missing and fondly remembering the past, 'feeling nostalgic/yearning' (natsukashimu) is correct. Haruka: 'Reminiscing memories! Lovely! But indeed, the future memories that you and I are going to build together will be far sweeter and more nostalgic!'
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