How to say 'Atmosphere' in Japanese | 雰囲気

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The Japanese word for Atmosphere is 'Fun'iki', written as 雰囲気 in Japanese.'Atmosphere' in hiragana is ふんいき.

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雰囲気

Meaning

Atmosphere

Reading

ふんいき

fun'iki

Kanji

雰Atmosphere 囲Surround 気Spirit

Explanation

The Japanese noun '雰囲気 (ふんいき)' refers to the 'atmosphere' or 'mood' of a place, situation, or event. It describes the overall feeling or vibe that is perceived in a particular environment. This word is often used to convey the intangible qualities that make a setting unique or memorable. For example: The atmosphere of the cafe was cozy「カフェの雰囲気は居心地が良かった」(かふぇのふんいきはいごこちがよかった). The party had a lively atmosphere「パーティーの雰囲気は活気があった」(ぱーてぃーのふんいきはかっきがあった). It can also be used to describe the mood of a person or group, such as '彼の雰囲気は優しかった (かれのふんいきはやさしかった)' (His demeanor was gentle).

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

1749

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 雰囲気

This word contains 3 kanji characters:

kanji

雰

Meaning

Atmosphere

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囲

Meaning

Surround

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気

Meaning

Spirit

Words Related to 雰囲気 Through the Kanji 囲

These 3 Words contain the Kanji 囲 as well.

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範囲

Meaning

Range

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周囲

Meaning

Surroundings

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囲む

Meaning

Surround

Words Related to 雰囲気 Through the Kanji 気

These 42 Words contain the Kanji 気 as well.

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気

Meaning

Spirit, Mood

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元気

Meaning

Healthy, Energetic

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気持ち

Meaning

Feeling

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病気

Meaning

Illness

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気に入る

Meaning

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気付く

Meaning

Notice

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気分

Meaning

Mood

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天気予報

Meaning

Weather forecast

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'Fun'iki' means 'Atmosphere' .

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