気 — spirit; energy
気 means “spirit; energy”. It is a JLPT N5 kanji written with 6 strokes. On'yomi: キ (ki), ケ (ke). It has no common kun'yomi. You'll see it in words such as 気をつける (kiwotsukeru, “to be careful”).
気
- Meaning
- spirit; energy
- On'yomi
- キ (ki), ケ (ke)
- Kun'yomi
- —
- Strokes
- 6
- Level
- JLPT N5 · set Nature
How to remember 気
Steam (气) rising over an X (メ). You can’t see it, but you feel it: spirit, energy, air.
Parts: 气 steam · メ X mark
Words with 気
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 気をつける | きをつける kiwotsukeru on | to be careful |
| 気づく | きづく kizuku on | to notice; to realize |
| 気 | き ki on | spirit; mind |
| 気がかり | きがかり kigakari on | worry; anxiety |
Example sentences
- 気をつけてね。
Be careful! - 気がのらないな。
I'm not in the mood.
Don't confuse it with
- 汽
- 会