Japanese

Meaning: spirit, mind, mood
Part of Speech: Noun

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気

Example sentences

I have a feeling it's going to rain.
この料理、塩が少し足りない気がします。
I feel like this dish lacks a bit of salt.
彼は気が弱い。
He is timid / weak-willed.
火の用心に気をつけてください。
Please be careful with fire.
気が楽になった。
I felt relieved.
彼は元々気が弱い人だ。
He is originally a weak-willed person.
誰かの声が聞こえたような気がしたが、気のせいだった。
I thought I heard someone's voice, but it was just my imagination.
試験当日は、忘れ物がないように気を付けてください。
On the day of the exam, please be careful not to forget anything.
鉛筆の先が尖っているので、気をつけてください。
The tip of the pencil is sharp, so please be careful.
勉強に集中するために、気を散らすようなものは片付けた。
To concentrate on my studies, I cleared away things that might distract me.

Usage Notes

A broad term for spirit, mind, energy, or feeling. '気がする' means 'to have a feeling'.

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