noun

  1. spirit, mind, heart.
  2. nature, disposition.
  3. intention, mind, will, motivation. Oft. after a verb.
  4. mood, feelings.
  5. consciousness.
  6. care, attention, consideration, worry.
  7. interest.
  8. (the) air, atmosphere.
  9. ambience, atmosphere (of), air (of), mood.
  10. fragrance, aroma, flavor, taste.
  11. qi (in traditional Chinese philosophy and medicine), chi, ki.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common

Contained Kanji Breakdown

spirit, mind, air
キ き ケ (1st, N5)
spirit, steam radical (no. 84)
キ ケ いき (Kentei 1)
person(人) variant
one, one radical (no.1)
イチ いっ ひと- (1st, N5)
mow, cut grass, subdue
ガイ ゲ おさ.める (Kentei 1)