Word details
気
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 気.
Dictionary
Entry
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
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