also: かき
harmonious atmosphere; friendly mood
Describes a warm, friendly, and peaceful atmosphere among people. Often used in set phrases like 和気あいあい.
The meeting proceeded in a friendly and harmonious atmosphere.
They always chat in a warm and friendly manner.
harmonious; friendly; congenial
Standard kanji spelling for the reading わき.
Rare reading; the common reading is わき.
Compound of 和 (wa, 'harmony, peace') and 気 (ki, 'spirit, mood'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination naturally yields the meaning 'harmonious atmosphere'.