JLPT N5 · Japanese kanji
気 — spirit
- Reading
- キ・ケ・いき
- Meaning
- spirit; mind; air; atmosphere; mood
- JLPT level
- N5
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
気 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N5 level. Its primary reading is キ・ケ・いき and it means spirit; mind; air; atmosphere; mood. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
気 appears in everyday japanese words such as 気 (spirit), 一気 (drink!) and 寒気 (cold).
Japanese words containing 気
Frequently asked questions
What does 気 mean in Japanese?
気 means spirit; mind; air; atmosphere; mood in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N5 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 気 read?
気 is read キ・ケ・いき. Reading it inside real words — 気 and 一気 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 気 — is it JLPT N5?
Yes. 気 is on the official JLPT N5 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 気 in a word?
A common word containing 気 is 気 (き) — "spirit". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 気 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 気 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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