homosexuality; interest in the same sex
Colloquial euphemism for homosexuality or same-sex attraction. Often used in casual conversation to indirectly refer to someone's sexual orientation.
He seems to be interested in the same sex.
A bar where people with same-sex interests gather.
Standard kanji spelling for this phrase.
Katakana spelling used in casual or euphemistic contexts, matching the colloquial tone.
From その (that) + 気 (feeling, inclination), literally 'that inclination'. The specific meaning of homosexuality developed as a euphemistic expression.