Japanese

きもち
Meaning: feelings, emotions, mood, sentiment
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

気
持
ち

Example sentences

I understand his feelings well.
感謝の気持ちを言葉で伝えるのは大切だ
It is important to express feelings of gratitude in words.
自分のことだけでなく、周りの人の気持ちも考えるべきだ。
You should think not only about yourself, but also about the feelings of the people around you.
うれしいやら悲しいやら、複雑な気持ちだ。
I feel a complex mix of both joy and sadness.
彼女の表情から、気持ちを察した。
I inferred her feelings from her expression.
これはほんの気持ちです。
This is just a small token of my appreciation.
感謝の気持ちを込めて、手紙を書きました。
I wrote a letter with a feeling of gratitude.
自分の気持ちを言葉で表現するのは難しい。
It is difficult to express one's feelings in words.
自分の正直な気持ちを相手にぶつける。
Express your honest feelings directly to the other person.
相手の気持ちを考えると、本当のことは言いづらい。
It's hard to tell the truth when I consider the other person's feelings.

Usage Notes

Used to express emotions, feelings, or mental states. Can refer to both positive and negative feelings. Often used in phrases like '気持ちがいい' (feels good) or '気持ちが悪い' (feels bad/sick).

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