Kanji · N5 · 6 strokes
気 / spirit
Kanji for spirit, energy, or air.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | キ、ケ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | — | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
気 carries the meaning spirit, energy, or air.
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How to write 気
Trace 気 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 気
元気げんきfine/healthy
天気てんきweather
電気でんきelectric light/electricity
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気 in context
「お元気ですか。」「はい、元気です。」
おげんきですか。はい、げんきです。
"How are you?" "Yes, I'm fine."
きょうはいい天気です。
きょうはいいてんきです
The weather is nice today.
電気をけしましょうか。
でんきをけしましょうか
Shall I turn off the light?
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 気 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
気 — Kanji Practice
6 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/気
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