Meaning

Primary

Air

Alternatives

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
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

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

Common Word Combinations

  • 山の空気

    mountain air

    外の空気

    fresh air

    タイヤの空気

    the air in a tire

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