- 1. [n] spirit; mind; heart
- 2. [n] nature; disposition
- 3. [n] intention; mind; will; motivation — oft. after a verb
- 4. [n] mood; feelings
- 5. [n] consciousness
- 6. [n] care; attention; consideration; worry
- 7. [n] interest
- 8. [n] (the) air; atmosphere
- 9. [n] ambience; atmosphere (of); air (of); mood
- 10. [n] fragrance; aroma; flavour; taste
- 11. [n] qi (in traditional Chinese philosophy and medicine); chi; ki
Kanji in this word
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気
spirit, mind, air, atmosphere, moodOn: キ (ki)、 ケ (ke)Kun: いき (iki)、 き (ki)
Example Sentences
彼は年はとっているが気は若い。
kareha nen hatotteiruga kiha wakai .
Though he is old, he has a youthful spirit.
彼は親切というよりむしろ気がやさしい。
kareha shinsetsu toiuyorimushiro kiga yasashii .
He is more gentle than kind.
もう待つ気が無くなった。
mou matsu kiga naku natta .
I don't feel like waiting any longer.
人に褒められて悪い気はしない。
nin ni home rarete warui kiha shinai .
No one feels displeased when he is praised.
彼女は自分の容姿にとても気をつかっている。
kanojo ha jibun no youshi nitotemo kiwo tsukatteiru .
She cares a lot about her personal appearance.
彼は気が多いやつだ。
kareha kiga ooi yatsuda .
He's interested in many things.