ふし

ふし

"ふし" (fushi) means "joint," "knot," or "point" (in time or structure).

In this sentence, "ふし" refers to a melodic or musical phrase, commonly used when talking about tunes or melodies in music.

その歌のふしを聞くと、懐かしい気持ちになる。

When I hear the tune of that song, I feel nostalgic.

Here, "ふし" is used to mean a particular aspect or point of something, emphasizing its characteristics or implications.

彼の話にはいくつか不審なふしがある。

There are several suspicious points in his story.

In this context, "ふし" pertains to knots or nodes on a physical object, such as a tree, reflecting its structural features.

その木には多くのふしが見える。

Many knots can be seen in that tree.