気 — Energy, Air
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The energy (気) of electricity (電) is simply electricity.
When your energy (気) is affected by an illness (病), you have an illness.
Your internal energy (気) dictates your spirit.
Feeling the energy (気) of a person (人) nearby is a sign of life.
The taste (味) of a certain energy (気) makes something seem -like it.
The big (大) mass of air (気) around the earth is the atmosphere.
When something manages to enter (入) your good energy (graces) (気), you are pleased with it.
When you feel a shift in the energy (気) around you, you start to notice things.
Frequently Asked Questions About 気 (Energy, Air)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 気 (Energy, Air)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 気 ("Energy, Air", read as き) is: Coffee and cake (け) is the key (き) to energy in the morning. Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 気 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 気 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 気 means "Energy, Air". Its primary reading is き (On'yomi: き, け; Kun'yomi: —). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 気?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 気 include: 電気 (でんき - electricity, electric light), 病気 (びょうき - illness), 気 (き - spirit, mood), 人気 (にんき - sign of life).
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