Japanese

くうき
Meaning: air; atmosphere
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

空
気

Example sentences

I opened the window to let some fresh air into the room.
朝の空気はとても新鮮です。
The morning air is very fresh.
窓を開けると、新鮮な空気が入ってきた。
When I opened the window, fresh air came in.
窓を開けて、新鮮な空気を入れましょう。
Let's open the window and let in some fresh air.
扇風機を回して、部屋の空気を入れ替えた。
I turned on the fan and changed the air in the room.
深呼吸をして、新鮮な空気を胸いっぱいに吸った。
I took a deep breath and inhaled the fresh air into my lungs.
都会に比べ、田舎は空気がきれいだ。
Compared to the city, the countryside has clean air.
この村は自然が豊かで、空気がとても美味しい。
This village is rich in nature, and the air is very delicious.
朝の空気はとても気持ちよい。
The morning air is very pleasant.
新鮮な空気を深く吸い込んだ
I inhaled the fresh air deeply.

Usage Notes

Refers to both the gas we breathe and the mood of a place.

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