Japanese symbol for “bosom”
懐
ふところ
Romaji: futokoro
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; (breast) pocket
In Japanese, bosom is 懐, read ふところ (futokoro).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; (breast) pocket
- n space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach
- n heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature); depths; inner part
- n mind; heart; inner thoughts
- n money (one is carrying); purse; pocketbook
Written forms: 懐、懷. Readings: ふところ.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “bosom”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 胸 | むね mune | breasts; bosom; bust |
| バスト | バスト basuto | breasts; bosom |
| 気心の知れた | きごころのしれた kigokoronoshireta | bosom (buddy); trusted (friend) |
| 内懐 | うちぶところ uchibutokoro | inside pocket; bosom |
| 懐抱 | かいほう kaihou | bosom; (breast) pocket |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 懐かしい | なつかしい natsukashii | dear (old); fondly remembered; beloved |
| 懐疑 | かいぎ kaigi | doubt; skepticism; scepticism |
| 懐柔 | かいじゅう kaijuu | winning over; placation; gentle persuasion |
| 懐かしむ | なつかしむ natsukashimu | to yearn (for); to miss; to feel nostalgic (for) |
| 懐古 | かいこ kaiko | reminiscence; nostalgia; thinking fondly of the past |
| 述懐 | じゅっかい jukkai | speaking about (one's thoughts, memories, etc.); relating (one's feelings, reminiscences, etc.); recollection |
See also: Chinese symbol for “bosom”.
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