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空気を読む

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 空気を読む

くうきをよむ
Expression
Godan verb
Freq #11062
1

to read the situation; to sense the mood; to read the room

Kanji in this Word

8 strokes
Frequency: 304
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

empty
sky
void
vacant
vacuum

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
クウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
そら
あ.く
あ.き
あ.ける
から
す.く
す.かす
むな.しい
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
うつ
6 strokes
Frequency: 113
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

spirit
mind
air
atmosphere
mood

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いき
14 strokes
Frequency: 618
JLPT N4
Grade 2

Meanings

read

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ドク
トク
トウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
よ.む
-よ.み
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
よみ
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