ほほえましい（ほほえましい）
JLPT N1 · i-adjective
Pitch accent: nakadaka (middle-high) — pitch drops after mora 5
Meaning: heartwarming
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | ほほえましくて | ほほえましくて |
| ta-form (past) | ほほえましかった | ほほえましかった |
| nai-form (negative) | ほほえましくない | ほほえましくない |
Example sentences
- 親子の姿がほほえましい。 — The sight of the parent and child is heartwarming.
- ほほえましい光景に心が和む。 — The heartwarming scene puts my mind at ease.
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