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ki
noun

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ki
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English Meaning(s) for 気

noun
  1. spirit; mind; heart
  2. nature; disposition
  3. motivation; intention (usu. after a verb)
  4. mood; feelings
  5. ambience; atmosphere; mood

Definition and Synonyms for 気

Nature the complex of emotional and intellectual attributes that determine a person's characteristic actions and reactions
Synonyms: , きっぷ, ネイチャー, 人となり, 天性, 天機, 天資, 天質, , 心ばえ, 心根, , , , , 性分, 性情, 性根, 性根, 性格, 性状, 性癖, 性質, 持ち前, 本性, , , , , , 根性, 毛色, , , , 気分, 気心, 気性, 気稟, 気立て, 気象, 気質, 生来, 真性, 禀性, 稟性, 稟質, 素質, 資性, 資質, 賦性, , ,
Heart an inclination or tendency of a certain kind
Synonyms: , 心肝, 思い, 思う, , , 意気, , , , 気持ち
Spirit the intended meaning of a communication
Synonyms: , うまい, 主意, 作意, 含意, , , , 意味, 意図, 意思, 所存, , 旨意, 旨趣, , , , 考え, 考える, 趣旨, 魂胆
Trace a suggestion of some quality
Synonyms: , 感じ, 感じる, 感ずる, 感触, 様子, , , , 気味, 気味, 気味, 気配

Meanings for each kanji in 気

» spirit; mind; air; atmosphere; mood

Categories 気 is a member of

Trait a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
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Temperament your usual mood
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Import the message that is intended or expressed or signified
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Proffer a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 気

Sample Sentences for 気

I think it's highly unlikely that Tom would be interested in buying your old MP3 player.
I'm sorry, but I don't feel like going out today.
Watch your head!
He was careful not to disrupt the meeting.
I don't care what they say.

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