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Meanings

spirit
mind
air
atmosphere
mood

Readings

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

Common Words

気持
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

Noun
Freq #289
1

spirit; mind; heart

Examples
彼は年はとっているがは若い。
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をつかっている。
She cares a lot about her personal appearance.
7

interest

Examples
彼はが多いやつだ。
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

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

ょうき
Freq #1258
1

Common noun

illness (usu. excluding minor ailments, e.g. common cold); disease; sickness

Examples
あなたの病気がよくなることを願っています。
I hope you'll get well soon.
2

Common noun

bad habit; bad behaviour; weakness; failing

3

Colloquial; Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

crazy; insane; disturbed; sick in the head

んき
Noun
Freq #3815
1

electricity

Examples
このエアコンは電気を多量に消費する。
This air conditioner consumes a lot of electricity.
2

(electric) light

Examples
電気を消すのを忘れないで。
Don't forget to turn the light off.
わき
上気
~な Adj.
~する Verb
Noun
Intransitive
Freq #4822
1

extramarital sex; affair; fooling around

Examples
彼は決して浮気をしなかった。
He was always faithful to his wife.
2

infidelity; wantonness; unfaithfulness; inconstancy; fickleness; caprice

Examples
彼女は浮気な女で本当に誰でも相手にする。
She is a loose woman and will honestly go with anyone.
いき
Noun
Freq #6379
1

atmosphere; air

Examples
大気が汚染されつつある。
The atmosphere is being polluted.
2

magnanimity; generosity

Noun
Freq #10630
1

spirit; heart; disposition

Examples
良し、その意気で。
That's the spirit.
まま
気儘
気侭
~な Adj.
Noun
Freq #19186
1

willful; wilful; selfish; self-centered; egoistic

2

carefree; do-as-you-please; freewheeling; free spirited

しょう
Noun
Freq #25454
1

weather (conditions)

Examples
環境汚染は、異常な気象状況を引き起こしている。
Environmental pollution is causing abnormal weather conditions.
2

Formal or literary term

disposition; temperament

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