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懐っこい
natsukkoi
amiable, affable, likable
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  1. natsukkoi amiable, affable, likable
How it's used

Describes animals or children that easily warm up to people; not used for adult social charm.

この犬はとても懐っこいです。
Kono inu wa totemo natsukkoi desu.
This dog is very friendly.

あの子は誰にでも懐っこい。
Ano ko wa dare ni demo natsukkoi.
That child is affectionate with everyone.

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Kanji Breakdown
懐
Pocket, Feelings, Heart, Yearn, Miss Someone, Become Attached To, Bosom, Breast
On: かい,え Kun: ふところ,なつ.かしい,なつ.かしむ,なつ.く,なつ.ける,なず.ける,いだ.く,おも.う
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How to Use This Word
I-adjective (い形容詞)
Pattern
懐っこい → 懐っこくない → 懐っこかった → 懐っこくて

💡 Drop い to get the stem: add くない (negative), かった (past), くて (te-form).

Example
とても懐っこいですね。
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