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意気

意氣

Reading

Kana: いき
Romaji: iki
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Definition

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spirit; heart; disposition

Kanji

Reading: 
Meanings: idea, mind, heart, taste, thought, desire, care, liking
Readings: キ、 ケ、 いき
Meanings: spirit, mind, air, atmosphere, mood
Readings: キ、 ケ、 いき
Meanings: spirit, mind, air, atmosphere, mood

Example Sentences

(まった)生意気(なまいき)だ。
➥He has plenty of cheek.
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(かれ)意気(いき)消沈(しょうちん)している。
➥He's depressed.
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(かれ)意気揚々(いきようよう)帰宅(きたく)した。
➥He came home in high spirits.
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()し、その意気(いき)で。
➥That's the spirit.
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意気地(いくじ)がなかったんだ。
➥I wimped out.
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鈴木(すずき)さん、その意気(いき)ですよ。
➥That's the spirit, Mr Suzuki.
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