ふところ
Futokoro
Other forms: 懷
懐 (Futokoro) is a Japanese noun meaning “inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono), bosom, (breast) pocket, space between one's chest and outstretched arms”.
Meanings
- nouninside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; (breast) pocket
- nounspace between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach
- nounheart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature); depths; inner part
- nounmind; heart; inner thoughts
- nounmoney (one is carrying); purse; pocketbook
Examples
彼は財布を上着の懐から取り出した。
He took out the wallet from his inside jacket pocket.
自分のふところ具合を語るにはいつも注意を払うべきである。
One should always be careful in talking about one's finances.
父の懐におられる一人子の神が、神を解き明かされたのである。
But God the only begotten Son, who is at the Father's side, has made him known.
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