Moji Ninja

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
Stroke order of 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

WordReadingMeaning
気をつけるきをつける kiwotsukeru onto be careful
気づくきづく kizuku onto notice; to realize
気き ki onspirit; mind
気がかりきがかり kigakari onworry; anxiety

Example sentences

Don't confuse it with

More in the “Nature” set

Practise 気 free