English–Japanese
“long for” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajishitau
Example
故郷を慕っています。ko kyō o shita tte i ma su
I long for my hometown.
How to say “long for” in Japanese
“Long for” in Japanese is 慕う (shitau).
Expresses a strong emotional pull toward a person, place, or thing that makes the subject wish to be close to it or return to it.
Example sentences with 慕う
異国で暮らすと、故郷を慕う気持ちが強くなります。i koku de ku ra su to ko kyō o shita u ki mo chi ga tsuyo ku na ri ma su
When I live abroad, I long for my homeland more deeply.
Tips for using 慕う
- 慕う (shitau) can sound warmer and more reverential than simply missing someone, so it suits writing about a hometown, a teacher, or a respected figure.