also: ふいんき
atmosphere; mood; ambience; feel
The overall feeling or mood of a place, situation, or group of people. Often used in everyday conversation; the pronunciation ふいんき is very common in speech.
この店は落ち着いた雰囲気ですね。
This shop has a calm atmosphere, doesn't it?
The mood of the meeting suddenly became heavy.
aura; air; presence (of a person)
Refers to the distinctive quality or impression that a person gives off. Often used with modifiers like 独特な or 不思議な.
She has a mysterious aura.
Obsolete term for the Earth's atmosphere; modern Japanese uses 大気 (たいき) instead.
See also: 大気
In old documents, 雰囲気 can refer to the Earth's atmosphere.
This café has a nice atmosphere, so I often come here to study.
That actor has a unique aura about him.
We dimmed the lights to create a calm atmosphere.
I chose my clothes to match the mood of the party.
雰囲気 is the everyday word for the mood or atmosphere of a place, while 磁場 is a more figurative, poetic way to describe a place's pull or influence.
雰囲気 is the everyday word for the atmosphere of a place or situation, while 情緒 adds a nuance of nostalgic or cultural charm.
雰囲気 focuses on the overall atmosphere of a place or situation, while 感じ can also describe a personal sensation or vibe about a person or thing.
雰囲気 means the overall atmosphere or mood of a place or situation, while トーン more narrowly points to a specific quality of sound, color, or expression.
雰囲気 is a general word for the atmosphere or mood of a place, while 趣 conveys a more refined, often literary sense of charm or nuance.
Kana spelling is common in casual writing and when the kanji are considered difficult.
Common colloquial pronunciation and kana spelling; often used in speech and informal writing.