Vocabulary

What does 気概 (きがい, kigai) mean?

気概 (きがい, kigai) means strong spirit; mettle; backbone.

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Readingきがい
Romajikigai
Part of speechnoun
きがい
kigai

strong spirit; mettle; backbone

  1. 1noun strong spirit; mettle; backbone

Also written: 気慨

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