Japanese

ふんいき
Meaning: atmosphere; mood; aura
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

このレストランは雰囲気がとてもいいですね。
This restaurant has a very nice atmosphere, doesn't it?
喧嘩をした後、二人の間に気まずい雰囲気が流れた。
After the fight, an awkward atmosphere flowed between the two.
彼にはどこか影のある、年寄りじみた雰囲気がある。
He has a somewhat shadowy, old-man-like atmosphere.
彼女は不思議な雰囲気をまとっている。
She carries a mysterious air about her.
子供たちは祭りの雰囲気に浮かれてはしゃいでいた。
The children were in high spirits and frolicking in the festive atmosphere.

Usage Notes

Commonly used to describe the mood of a place or the impression a person gives off. Note: pronunciation is 'fun-i-ki', not 'fu-in-ki'.

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