陽気
Meanings
Describes a person, atmosphere, or mood that is bright, merry, and full of good cheer. Often used for someone's personality or the vibe of a gathering.
Antonyms: 陰気
He is a very cheerful person and always makes those around him laugh.
The party was filled with a lively atmosphere.
Refers to weather or seasonal conditions, often with a nuance of pleasantness. Less common than 天気 in everyday conversation, but appears in literary or traditional contexts.
Lured by the pleasant spring weather, I went out for a walk.
yang energy; spirit of yang
In Chinese philosophy and traditional East Asian thought, the active, bright, masculine principle. Contrasts with 陰気 (いんき, yin energy). Rare in daily conversation; mainly encountered in philosophical or medical contexts.
See also: 陰気 (いんき)
In traditional Eastern medicine, a deficiency of yang energy is thought to cause the body to become cold.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉は陽気な性格だsomeone has a cheerful personality
He has a cheerful personality and is liked by everyone.
- 暖かい陽気が続くmild, pleasant weather continues
It looks like the mild weather will continue this week.
- 陽気に〈動詞〉to do something in a cheerful, merry way
She was walking along, singing cheerfully.
- 〈場所〉は陽気がいいa place has pleasant weather or climate
This region has pleasant weather, so it's comfortable to live in.