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This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

気になる

Reading

Kana: きになる
Romaji: kininaru
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Definitions

exp
vi
v5r
1

to be on one's mind; to worry one; to care about; to be bothered by; to feel uneasy; to be anxious

2

to feel inclined

3

to fancy; to like; to catch one's eye

Kanji

気
Readings: キ、 ケ、 いき
Meanings: spirit, mind, air, atmosphere, mood

Example Sentences

昇進(しょうしん)が気(き)になるの？
➥Are you worried about the promotion?
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彼(かれ)は急(きゅう)に病気(びょうき)になった。
➥He suddenly fell ill.
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どうぞ気(き)になさらずに。
➥Don't worry about it.
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彼(かれ)は病気(びょうき)になりそうだ。
➥He looks as if he is going to be ill.
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何(なに)もする気(き)になれない。
➥I don't feel like anything.
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妻(つま)の乾咳(からせき)が気(き)になります。
➥I'm concerned about my wife's hacking cough.
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