Japanese symbol for “sensation”
気味
きみ
Romaji: kimi
sensation; feeling
In Japanese, sensation is 気味, read きみ (kimi).
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 sensation; feeling
- n tendency; propensity
Written forms: 気味. Readings: きみ、きび.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “sensation”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 気持ち | きもち kimochi | feeling; sensation; mood |
| 感覚 | かんかく kankaku | sense; sensation; feeling |
| 気配 | けはい kehai | indication; sign; hint |
| 心地 | ここち kokochi | feeling; sensation; mood |
| 感触 | かんしょく kanshoku | feel (of something); touch; texture |
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 |
| 意味 | いみ imi | meaning; significance; sense |
| 興味 | きょうみ kyoumi | interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for) |
See also: Chinese symbol for “sensation”.
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