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How to say 'Feeling' or 'Tendency' in Japanese | 気味

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The Japanese word for Feeling or Tendency is 'Kimi', written as 気味 in Japanese.'Feeling' or 'Tendency' in hiragana is きみ.

    word

    気味

    Meaning

    Feeling, Tendency

    Reading

    きみ

    kimi

    Kanji

    気Spirit 味Flavor

    Explanation

    The Japanese noun '気味 (きみ)' can mean either 'feeling' or 'tendency', depending on the context. When used to mean 'feeling', it often refers to a slight or vague sensation, such as a feeling of unease or discomfort. For example: I have a feeling of unease「不安な気味がする」(ふあんなきみがする). When used to mean 'tendency', it refers to a slight inclination or propensity towards something. For example: He has a tendency to be late「彼は遅れ気味だ」(かれはおくれきみだ). It's important to note that '気味' is often used in combination with other words to describe specific feelings or tendencies, such as '寒気味 (さむきみ)' (feeling slightly cold) or '遅れ気味 (おくれきみ)' (tending to be late).

    Part Of Speech

    noun

    Kanji JLPT

    N4

    Kanji Grade

    3

    Frequency

    2447

    Composition

    kanji

    Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 気味

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

  • kanji

    気

    Meaning

    Spirit

  • kanji

    味

    Meaning

    Flavor

Words Related to 気味 Through the Kanji 気

These 42 Words contain the Kanji 気 as well.

  • word

    気

    Meaning

    Spirit, Mood

  • word

    元気

    Meaning

    Healthy, Energetic

  • word

    気持ち

    Meaning

    Feeling

  • word

    病気

    Meaning

    Illness

  • word

    気に入る

    Meaning

    Like

  • word

    気付く

    Meaning

    Notice

  • word

    気分

    Meaning

    Mood

  • word

    天気予報

    Meaning

    Weather forecast

  • word

    人気

    Meaning

    Popularity

  • word

    空気

    Meaning

    Air

  • word

    雰囲気

    Meaning

    Atmosphere

  • word

    気を付ける

    Meaning

    Take care, Beware

  • word

    電気

    Meaning

    Electricity

  • word

    気力

    Meaning

    Energy, Willpower

  • word

    寒気

    Meaning

    Chill

  • word

    気軽

    Meaning

    Casual

  • word

    景気

    Meaning

    Economy, Mood

  • word

    気配

    Meaning

    Presence, Sign

  • word

    一気

    Meaning

    All at once

  • word

    気楽

    Meaning

    Carefree

  • word

    勇気

    Meaning

    Courage

  • word

    気象

    Meaning

    Weather

  • word

    湿気

    Meaning

    Humidity

  • word

    意気

    Meaning

    Spirit, Enthusiasm

  • word

    気圧

    Meaning

    Pressure

  • word

    高気圧

    Meaning

    High pressure

  • word

    気絶

    Meaning

    Fainting

  • word

    天気

    Meaning

    Weather

  • word

    本気

    Meaning

    Serious

  • word

    浮気

    Meaning

    Affair

  • word

    強気

    Meaning

    Confident, Bullish

  • word

    弱気

    Meaning

    Timid

  • word

    遣る気

    Meaning

    Motivation

  • word

    気の毒

    Meaning

    Pitiful

  • word

    平気

    Meaning

    Fine, Unfazed

  • word

    生意気

    Meaning

    Cheeky

  • word

    不景気

    Meaning

    Recession

  • word

    気温

    Meaning

    Temperature

  • word

    気候

    Meaning

    Climate

  • word

    低気圧

    Meaning

    Low pressure

  • word

    湯気

    Meaning

    Steam

  • word

    無邪気

    Meaning

    Innocent

Words Related to 気味 Through the Kanji 味

These 11 Words contain the Kanji 味 as well.

  • word

    意味

    Meaning

    Meaning

  • word

    美味しい

    Meaning

    Delicious

  • word

    興味

    Meaning

    Interest

  • word

    味

    Meaning

    Flavor, Taste

  • word

    趣味

    Meaning

    Hobby

  • word

    地味

    Meaning

    Plain, Modest

  • word

    味わう

    Meaning

    Savor

  • word

    味方

    Meaning

    Ally

  • word

    不味い

    Meaning

    Awkward, Unappetizing

  • word

    無意味

    Meaning

    Meaningless

  • word

    調味料

    Meaning

    Seasoning

Learn the Word 気味

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What does 'Kimi' (気味) mean?

'Kimi' means 'Feeling' or 'Tendency' .

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