No. 59 in Japanese
気
"気" (ki) means "spirit," "energy," "mood," or "feeling."
In a sentence
気をつけてください。
Please be careful.
In this sentence, '気' is used in the expression '気をつけて', which means 'take care' or 'be cautious'. It refers to one's attention or awareness.
彼の優しさで気が楽になった。
His kindness eased my mind.
Here, '気' refers to one's mental or emotional state, indicating a feeling of relief.
新しい趣味で気が変わった。
My interest changed with the new hobby.
In this context, '気' denotes a person's inclination or mood, implying a change in preference.
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