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空気

Air


Meaning

Air, Atmosphere, Mood

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The sky energy... once known as a mystical essence that kept us from flying into space. Now we know this is the air. It can also mean atmosphere, though, because that's what a bunch of air between the earth and space is called. ここの空気はいいね! Figuratively, this can also refer to the mood that's in the air or room, but not a specific person's mood!


Reading

くうき

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.


Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 空気がもれる

    air leaks out

    空気が入る

    air enters

    空気がながれる

    air flows

  • タイヤの空気

    the air in a tire

    外の空気

    fresh air

    山の空気

    mountain air

  • 空気をよむ

    to sense the mood, to read the situation

    空気を出す

    to let air out

    空気を入れる

    to let air in, to put air into

Context Sentences

山は空気がきれいですね。

The mountain air is so clean.

外から、つめたい空気が入ってきた。

Some cool air came in from the outside.

ちょっとは空気をよんで下さい。

Please just take the hint.


Kanji Composition