思慕

• 読み: しぼ
• ローマ字: shibo
• 漢字の分解: 思 (shi/omo) — to think, yearn; 慕 (bo/shita) — to yearn for, adore
• 発音: /ɕi.bo̞/

意味

Yearning; longing; adoration. A deep emotional attachment or wistful longing for a person, often with tenderness or reverence.

A formal noun typically written in kanji. Expresses a profound, wistful longing for someone admired or loved — often from afar or from the past. Carries a more literary, elevated tone than 思い (omoi) or 恋しさ (koishisa). Can also express reverence toward a mentor or admired figure, blending affection with deep respect.

例文

1. 彼女は遠く離れた故郷への思慕を詩に綴った。
2. 師への思慕の念が、彼の生涯の研究を支え続けた。
3. その曲は失われた初恋への思慕を静かに歌っていた。

使い方ガイド

場面: literature, poetry, relationships, classical writing

トーン: neutral

起源と歴史

Compound of 思 (to think, yearn) and 慕 (to yearn for, look up to with longing). Both characters carry the nuance of reaching toward something cherished but distant.

文化的背景

時代: Classical

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Universal