This is the 8453rd most frequent Japanese word.
懐かしく
Nostalgic; evoking a sense of longing for the past.
Used to express nostalgia or longing for past experiences.
子供の頃に遊んだ公園が懐かしく感じます。
I feel nostalgic about the park I played in as a child.
Applied to evoke fond remembrance of people or memories.
昔の友達の顔が懐かしく思い出される。
I nostalgically recall the faces of old friends.
Describes the feeling of warmth and longing for one's home or origin.