Japanese symbol for “mood”
気持ち
きもち
Romaji: kimochi
feeling; sensation; mood; state of mind
In Japanese, mood is 気持ち, read きもち (kimochi).
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 feeling; sensation; mood; state of mind
- n preparedness; readiness; attitude
- n thought; sentiment; consideration; solicitude; gratitude
- adv, n slightly; a bit; a little
Written forms: 気持ち、気持、氣持ち. Readings: きもち.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “mood”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 気分 | きぶん kibun | feeling; mood |
| 雰囲気 | ふんいき fun'iki | atmosphere; mood; ambience |
| 気 | き ki | mood; feelings |
| 機嫌 | きげん kigen | humour; humor; temper |
| 心地 | ここち kokochi | feeling; sensation; mood |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 持つ | もつ motsu | to hold (in one's hand); to take; to carry |
| 維持 | いじ iji | maintenance; preservation; improvement |
| 支持 | しじ shiji | support; backing; endorsement |
See also: Chinese symbol for “mood”.
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