sign; indication; trace; touch; feeling
Used as a noun or suffix to express a faint sign, hint, or subtle presence of something. Often appears in phrases like 気がある, 気がする, or 気配.
There was a hint of anger in his words.
somehow; for some reason; seeming to be
Prefix-like use, mostly in fixed expressions such as 気だるい (somehow languid) or 気だるげ (seeming languid). Not freely productive.
I have a feeling someone was in this room.
On a somehow languid afternoon, he dozed off on the sofa.
adultness; maturity
sign; indication; feeling; presence · market tone; market sentiment
nausea; feeling sick; urge to vomit
coloring; shade of color; color tone · sex appeal; sexual allure; seductiveness · sexual interest; romantic interest; sexual feelings · charm; elegance; romantic atmosphere · feminine presence; presence of women · desire; interest; ambition; inclination
sleepiness; drowsiness
moisture; humidity; dampness
chill; shivers; shivering fit
casual; nonchalant; unconcerned · ordinary; everyday; unremarkable
admirable; commendable; brave
steam; vapor
sign; indication; hint
male presence; masculine aura
sublime; noble; high-minded
moisture; water content; dampness · water vapor; steam · dropsy; edema
male homosexual's partner · buttocks; anus
youthful impetuosity; youthful vitality
encouragement; giving courage
encouragement; pep talk; pick-me-up
saltiness; salty taste
fear; dread; fright; the willies
beriberi; thiamine deficiency
to be effeminate; to be a fop · to grin; to break into a smile
languid; listless
unconcernedly; nonchalantly; as if nothing happened · blankly; vacantly; absentmindedly
cheer up; pep up; encourage
stickiness; viscosity; glutinosity
affectation; showiness; pretense
talking fondly about one's partner; gushing about one's love life
moisture; dampness
encourage; cheer up; give courage
Standard kanji spelling for this bound form.
Kana spelling is common in everyday writing, especially when the intended meaning is clear from context.
The reading け is the Go-on reading of 気 and survives as a bound form expressing an appearance, sign, feeling, or tendency.