気


This kanji means spirit, soul, or mood.

on readings:
  • ki
  • ke
kun readings:
    -
examples:
病気 byouki disease
電気 denki electricity
本気 honki seriousness, earnest
意気揚々 ikiyōyō triumphantly, exultantly
気配 kehai sign, indication
軽気球 keikikyū hot air or helium balloon
気分 kibun feeling, mood
気管 kikan wind pipe, trachea
気球 kikyū balloon
気持ち kimochi feeling
気の毒 kinodoku pitiable, regrettable, unfortunate
気体 kitai a gas
根気 konki patience, perseverence
空気 kuuki air
負けん気 makenki unyielding/competitive spirit
人気 ninki popularity
侍気質 samurai katagi the samurai spirit
節気 sekki one of the 24 seasons of the year
大気洗染 taikiosen air pollution
天気 tenki weather
陽気 yōki season, weather, cheerfulness, gaiety

links:
Wiktionary
72 Seasons blog
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Last Alteration Performed: 17 February 2026 by Bradley James Wogsland.