思いを馳せる

おもいをはせる

Also written 思いをはせる

Meanings

1. Expression, Ichidan verb to think about; to send one's heart out to; to give more than a passing thought to; to think of something far away; to think nostalgically upon (esp. one's hometown) See also: 思いを致す (おもいをいたす).

Kanji

• 思 think. Read as おもう.
• 馳 gallop. Read as はせる.

Common phrases

• 未来に思いを馳せる

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