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VocabJLPT N3

dear (old)

い-Adjective

Definitions

1. dear (old)
2. fondly remembered

This adjective describes a feeling of nostalgia or fondness for something from the past. It is used when something — such as a place, song, or memory — evokes warm, sentimental feelings of longing for times gone by.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Even old mistakes feel a little nostalgic once enough time has passed.

Sentence 2

You still use that nickname? That's such a throwback.

Sentence 3

If I could ever go back to that town, I'm sure everything would feel so familiar.

Sentence 4

Hey, can you show me those old photos? I want to feel nostalgic for a bit.

Sentence 5

Do you still remember that song? It really takes you back, doesn't it?