Japanese symbol for “fragrance”
気
き
Romaji: ki
spirit; mind; heart
In Japanese, fragrance is 気, read き (ki).
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 spirit; mind; heart
- n nature; disposition
- n intention; mind; will; motivation
- n mood; feelings
- n consciousness
- n care; attention; consideration; worry
Written forms: 気、氣. Readings: き.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “fragrance”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 香り | かおり kaori | aroma; fragrance; scent |
| 芳香 | ほうこう houkou | perfume; fragrance; aroma |
| 香気 | こうき kouki | fragrance |
| 香 | か ka | smell (esp. a good smell); fragrance; scent |
| 香料 | こうりょう kouryou | fragrance; perfume; incense |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 元気 | げんき genki | lively; full of spirit; energetic |
| 電気 | でんき denki | electricity |
| 雰囲気 | ふんいき fun'iki | atmosphere; mood; ambience |
See also: Chinese symbol for “fragrance”.
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