What does 気 mean?
気 is a Japanese noun meaning “spirit, mood” in English. It can also be translated as “nature, intention, mood” depending on context. It is written as 気 in kanji, き in hiragana, and ki in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N4 vocabulary.
Example sentences
彼は年はとっているが気は若い。
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。
He is more gentle than kind.
もう待つ気が無くなった。
I don't feel like waiting any longer.