気風

This is the 8943rd most frequent Japanese word.


気風

"気風" (kifu) means "spirit," "character," or "ethos" of a group or community.


Here, '気風' is used to describe the characteristic or spirit of the community.

彼らの村は伝統的な気風を持っています。

Their village has a traditional spirit.


In this sentence, '気風' is applied to the personal qualities and attitudes fitting for a sportsman.

彼はスポーツマンらしい気風を持っています。

He has the spirit characteristic of a sportsman.


The use of '気風' here highlights the organizational culture or collective attitude of the company.

会社の気風が彼の成長を支えました。

The company's ethos supported his growth.