- jukkai speaking about (one's thoughts, memories, etc.), relating (one's feelings, reminiscences, etc.), recollection, reminiscence
Formal, literary word for recounting personal memories or feelings, often in writing.
祖父は戦争の述懐を語った。
Sofu wa sensō no jukkai o katatta.
My grandfather spoke about his war recollections.
彼女の述懐に耳を傾けた。
Kanojo no jukkai ni mimi o katamuketa.
I listened to her reminiscences.
⚖️ Often confused with 回想 (kaisō), which is more neutral and can be used for any recollection, while 述懐 specifically involves expressing one's thoughts or feelings.
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