How to say 'Spirit' or 'Mood' in Japanese | 気

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The Japanese word for Spirit or Mood is 'Ki', written as 気 in Japanese.'Spirit' or 'Mood' in hiragana is き.

word

気

Meaning

Spirit, Mood

Reading

き

Kanji

気Spirit

Explanation

The Japanese noun '気 (き)' is a versatile word that can refer to one's spirit, mood, or even attention. It is often used in various contexts to describe feelings, atmosphere, or mental state. For example: I'm in a good mood「気分がいい」(きぶんがいい). Pay attention「気をつけて」(きをつけて). The word '気' is also commonly used in compound words and expressions, such as '気持ち (きもち)' meaning 'feeling' or '気がつく (きがつく)' meaning 'to notice'. Its meaning can vary widely depending on the context, making it a fundamental concept in Japanese language and culture.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

108

Composition

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Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 気

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

気

Meaning

Spirit

Words Related to 気 Through the Kanji 気

These 42 Words contain the Kanji 気 as well.

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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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'Ki' means 'Spirit' or 'Mood' .

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