Japanese symbol for “atmosphere”
雰囲気
ふんいき
Romaji: fun'iki
atmosphere; mood; ambience; ambiance
In Japanese, atmosphere is 雰囲気, read ふんいき (fun'iki).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n atmosphere; mood; ambience; ambiance; aura; feel
- n a certain air; presence; special aura; something (about someone)
- n (Earth's) atmosphere
Written forms: 雰囲気、ふんい気、ふん囲気、ふいん気. Readings: ふんいき、ふいんき.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “atmosphere”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 大気 | たいき taiki | atmosphere; air |
| 空気 | くうき kuuki | air; atmosphere |
| 気 | き ki | (the) air; atmosphere |
| 含み | ふくみ fukumi | implication; hidden meaning; latitude |
| 気圧 | きあつ kiatsu | atmosphere (unit of pressure) |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 範囲 | はんい han'i | extent; scope; sphere |
| 周囲 | しゅうい shuui | surroundings; environs |
| 包囲 | ほうい houi | siege; encirclement; envelopment |
| 囲碁 | いご igo | go (board game) |
| 囲む | かこむ kakomu | to surround; to encircle; to enclose |
| 気持ち | きもち kimochi | feeling; sensation; mood |
| 人気 | にんき ninki | popularity; public favor |
| 気分 | きぶん kibun | feeling; mood |
See also: Chinese symbol for “atmosphere”.
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