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思慕

しぼ

N1longing · adoration

Examples

旅人は故郷への思慕を日記に書き残した。

主人公が亡き師に抱く思慕が物語の軸になる。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 思慕 is read as しぼ and can mean “longing” or “adoration”, depending on context.
  • Basic usage: The examples show a traveler’s longing for home and a protagonist’s adoration for a late teacher.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Distinguishing senses and uses
    • It is deep longing or reverent affection for someone or somewhere absent and is more literary than everyday 恋しさ.

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