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気
気
6 strokes
Frequency: 113
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

spirit
mind
air
atmosphere
mood

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キ
ケ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いき
き

Common Words

気持
きもち
Noun
Freq #216
1

feeling; sensation; mood; state of mind

2

preparedness; readiness; attitude

3

Humble

thought; sentiment; consideration; solicitude; gratitude

4

Adverb (fukushi)

slightly; a bit; a little

き
ć°Ł
Noun
Freq #289
1

spirit; mind; heart

Examples
彼は年はとっているが気は若い。
Though he is old, he has a youthful spirit.
2

nature; disposition

Examples
彼は親切というよりむしろ気がやさしい。
He is more gentle than kind.
3

Oft. after a verb

intention; mind; will; motivation

Examples
もう待つ気が無くなった。
I don't feel like waiting any longer.
4

mood; feelings

Examples
人に褒められて悪い気はしない。
No one feels displeased when he is praised.
5

consciousness

6

care; attention; consideration; worry

Examples
彼女は自分の容姿にとても気をつかっている。
She cares a lot about her personal appearance.
7

interest

Examples
彼は気が多いやつだ。
He's interested in many things.
8

(the) air; atmosphere

9

ambience; atmosphere (of); air (of); mood

10

fragrance; aroma; flavour; taste

11

qi (in traditional Chinese philosophy and medicine); chi; ki

げんき
~な Adj.
Noun
Freq #400
1

lively; full of spirit; energetic; vigorous; vital; spirited

Examples
こんにちは、ロジャー。とっても元気よ。
Hi, Roger. I'm pretty good!
2

healthy; well; fit; in good health

きがする
Expression
する Verb
Freq #541
1

to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to get a sense (that)

2

After a verb; usu. in the negative

to feel like doing; to want to do

気付く
きづく
Godan verb
Intransitive
Freq #571
1

to notice; to realize; to realise; to become aware (of); to perceive; to sense; to suspect

Examples
彼は危険に気づいていなかった。
He was unaware of the danger.
2

to regain consciousness; to come to (one's senses); to come round

きになる
Expression
Godan verb
Freq #575
1

to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to worry about; to be concerned about; to care about; to feel uneasy; to be anxious

2

to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to wonder (about); to catch one's eye

Examples
気になる男性の性欲を刺激するにはどうすればよいのでしょうか?
What should I do to arouse desire in the man I'm interested in?
3

Usu. after a verb

to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to; to bring oneself to (do)

気
Suffix
Usually kana
Freq #629
1

seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of

Examples
その女性は悲しげで、その上疲れているようだった。
The lady looked sad, also tired.
くうき
Noun
Freq #669
1

air; atmosphere

Examples
空気は音の媒体だ。
The air is a medium for sound.
2

mood; situation

3

Colloquial; Idiomatic expression

someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all

きぶん
Noun
Freq #683
1

feeling; mood

Examples
とても気分がリフレッシュされる。
I feel like a brand new person.
きにする
Expression
する Verb
Freq #710
1

to mind (negative nuance); to care about; to worry; to pay undue (amount of) attention to (something)

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