noun

  1. inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono), bosom, (breast) pocket.
  2. space between one's chest and outstretched arms, (one's) reach.
  3. heart (e.g. of a mountain), bosom (e.g. of nature), depths, inner part.
  4. mind, heart, inner thoughts.
  5. money (one is carrying), purse, pocketbook.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
ふところ
ふところ

Contained Kanji Breakdown

feelings, heart, yearn
なつ.かしい ふところ カイ (Early High School, N1)
heart, standing heart radical variant (no. 61)
シン こころ
to carry in the bosom or the sleeve, to wrap, to conceal
カイ エ ふところ
garment, clothes, dressing
イ ころも きぬ (4th, N2)
kettle lid radical (no. 8)
トウ (Kentei 1)
garment, (衣 variant)
net radical variant (no. 122)
モウ ボウ あみがしら