1.
to yearn for, to adore, to long for
To feel deep affection, admiration, or longing for someone, often someone respected or loved.
子供たちに慕われている先生だ。
A teacher adored by the children.
亡き母を慕って涙を流した。
I shed tears longing for my late mother.
多くの弟子たちに慕われた師匠は、惜しまれながら引退した。
The master, adored by many disciples, retired amid regret.
A somewhat literary verb expressing deep emotional attachment or admiration.
TRANSITIVITY:
- Type: 他動詞 (transitive)
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 〜に慕われる (to be adored by ~)
- 〜を慕う (to yearn for ~)
- 故郷を慕う (to long for one's hometown)
USAGE NOTE:
Often used in the passive form 慕われる to describe someone who is loved and respected. The verb conveys warm, respectful affection rather than romantic love.