English–Japanese

“atmosphere” in Japanese

Japanese

Alsoムード (mūdo) · 雰囲気 (fun'iki)

Pronunciation

Romajitaiki

Example

地球の大気は太陽の熱を保ちます。chi kyū no tai ki wa tai yō no netsu o tamo chi ma su

Earth's atmosphere holds heat from the sun.

Illustration for 大気 (atmosphere)

How to say “atmosphere” in Japanese

“Atmosphere” in Japanese is 大気 (taiki). 大気 can also mean “air”.

Describes the layer of gases surrounding Earth and the air within that layer.

Full entry for 大気: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 大気

大気は地球を包んでいます。tai ki wa chi kyū o tsutsu n de i ma su

The air surrounds Earth.

都市の大気は車の排気ガスで汚れています。to shi no tai ki wa kuruma no hai ki ga su de yogo re te i ma su

The air over the city is polluted by car exhaust.

Tips for using 大気

  • In English, atmosphere can also mean the mood of a place, but this Japanese word usually refers to the physical air surrounding Earth.

Other Japanese words for “atmosphere”

この店はムードのいい店です。ko no mise wa mū do no i i mise de su

This place has a nice atmosphere.

この店は雰囲気がいいです。ko no mise wa fun i ki ga i i de su

This place has a nice atmosphere.

Related English words

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