Vocabulary

What does 空気 (くうき, kuuki) mean?

空気 (くうき, kuuki) means air; atmosphere, mood.

Quick facts
Readingくうき
Romajikuuki
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N4
くうき
N4 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonkuuki

air; atmosphere, mood

GenkiGenki 8
  1. 1noun air; atmosphere
  2. 2noun mood; situation
  3. 3noun someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all

Example sentences

  • The mountain air is fresh.

  • Let's open the window and let some air in.

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