き
気

noun

  1. spirit, mind, heart.
  2. nature, disposition.
  3. intention, mind, will, motivation. Oft. after a verb.
  4. mood, feelings.
  5. consciousness.
  6. care, attention, consideration, worry.
  7. interest.
  8. (the) air, atmosphere.
  9. ambience, atmosphere (of), air (of), mood.
  10. fragrance, aroma, flavor, taste.
  11. qi (in traditional Chinese philosophy and medicine), chi, ki.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
き
気
気 き ✔
き
氣
氣 き

Contained Kanji Breakdown

spirit, mind, air
キ き ケ (1st, N5)
spirit, steam radical (no. 84)
キ ケ いき (Kentei 1)
person, (人 variant)
one, one radical (no.1)
イチ いっ ひと- (1st, N5)
mow, cut grass, subdue
ガイ ゲ おさ.める (Kentei 1)