空くう気きを読よめない

expression, i-adjective

unable to read the room; unable to pick up on the mood; socially clueless

Describes someone who fails to understand the unspoken atmosphere or social cues in a situation. Often used critically or humorously. The phrase is a negative potential form of 空気を読む.

See also: 空気を読む

• 彼かれは空くう気きを読よめない発はつ言げんをして、場ばをしらけさせた。

  He made a remark that showed he couldn't read the room, and it killed the mood.

• あの人ひとは空くう気きを読よめないから、デリケートな話はなしは避さけたほうがいい。

  That person can't pick up on the mood, so it's better to avoid delicate topics.