気
N4
Meanings
spirit; mind; heart
nature; disposition
intention; mind; will; motivation
mood; feelings
consciousness
care; attention; consideration; worry
interest
(the) air; atmosphere
ambience; atmosphere (of); air (of); mood
fragrance; aroma; flavour; taste
Less common meanings (1)
qi (in traditional Chinese philosophy and medicine); chi; ki
Other Readings
「気」 has other readings with different meanings.
Related Words
- やる気（やるき）see also
will (to do something); drive; motivation; enthusiasm; eagerness
- 気が重い（きがおもい）see also
heavy-hearted; depressed; dispirited; (feeling) down; feeling reluctant (to do)
- 気が短い（きがみじかい）see also
quick-tempered; having little patience; impatient
- 気を使う（きをつかう）see also
to worry (about); to fuss (over); to be careful (about); to pay attention (to);…
- 気を引く（きをひく）see also
to attract someone's attention; to arouse someone's interest
- 気を失う（きをうしなう）see also
to lose consciousness; to faint; to black out
Examples
彼は気が短い人なんです。
He is a short-tempered person.
小さなことは気にしないでください。
Please don't worry about it.
一人暮らしは気楽でいいなと思った。
I thought living alone is nice and easygoing.