Japanese Kanji

ki

spirit · mind · air

Jinmeiyō variant · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONki
  • ONke
  • KUNいきiki

Meaning

Spirit, mind, air, atmosphere, mood.

Stroke order for 氣

氣 is a Jinmeiyō variant — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 10 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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