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What is the Kanji for 'Atmosphere'? | 雰

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Atmosphere', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Atmosphere' is 雰.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Atmosphere

    Reading

    onyomiふん

    fun

    Parts

    Rain Minute, Part

    Example Word

    雰囲気: atmosphere. 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).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1866

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rain

    kanji

    Meaning

    Minute, Part

Words Using

This kanji is used in 1 word:

    word

    雰囲気

    Meaning

    Atmosphere

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 8 kanji contain the part 雨 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Snow

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cloud

    kanji

    Meaning

    Electricity

    kanji

    Meaning

    Demand, Need

    kanji

    Meaning

    Quake

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mist, Fog

    kanji

    Meaning

    Leak

    kanji

    Meaning

    Frost

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 5 kanji contain the part 分 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Poor

    kanji

    Meaning

    In a tangle, Distract

    kanji

    Meaning

    Tray, Basin

    kanji

    Meaning

    Flour, Powder

    kanji

    Meaning

    Partition, Distribute widely

Learn the Kanji

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What does 雰 mean?

雰 means 'Atmosphere'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Senior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.