Japanese

けはい
Meaning: indication; sign; hint; presence
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

気
配

Example sentences

I felt a presence of someone in the room.
いくら待っても、雨は一向に止む気配がない。
No matter how long I wait, there is no sign of the rain stopping at all.
秋の気配が忍び寄る。
The signs of autumn are stealing up.
葉月に入り、夜風が少しずつ秋の気配を運んできた。
Entering the month of Hazuki, the night breeze gradually brought signs of autumn.
刑事は背後に追手の気配を感じた。
The detective felt the presence of a pursuer behind him.

Usage Notes

Refers to a vague feeling or sign that something is present or about to happen. Also used in financial contexts to mean market trends.

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