床しい

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Japanese

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Kanji in this term
ゆか
Grade: S
kun'yomi
Alternative spelling
懐しい

Etymology

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Derived as the adjective form of the verb 行く (iku, yuku, to go). Indicates that the subject is attractive, making one want to go towards it. The kanji and often used to spell this word are examples of ateji.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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(ゆか)しい (yukashii-i (adverbial (ゆか)しく (yukashiku))

  1. Charming, refined, admirable.
  2. Nostalgic, reminiscent of something.
    (むかし)(ゆか)しい(すぎ)(なみ)()
    mukashi yukashii suginamiki
    a cedar-lined avenue reminiscent of old times

Inflection

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References

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  1. ^ Yamada, Tadao et al., editors (2011), 新明解国語辞典 [Shin Meikai Kokugo Jiten] (in Japanese), Seventh edition, Tokyo: Sanseidō, →ISBN
  2. ^ Matsumura, Akira, editor (2006), 大辞林 [Daijirin] (in Japanese), Third edition, Tokyo: Sanseidō, →ISBN