This is the 5771st most frequent Japanese word.
なつかし
Nostalgic; evoking fond memories of the past.
Here, 'なつかしい' expresses a feeling of longing and nostalgia for past experiences.
子どもの頃の家族旅行がなつかしい。
I feel nostalgic about the family trips from my childhood.
In this usage, 'なつかしい' refers to the emotional resonance and sentiment associated with recalling past memories.
学生時代の思い出を話すと、なつかしい気持ちになった。
When I talked about memories of my student days, I felt nostalgic.
Here, 'なつかしい' is used to describe a heartfelt connection or emotional warmth upon meeting someone after a long time.