English–Japanese
“presence” in Japanese
How to say “presence” in Japanese
“Presence” in Japanese is 気配 (kehai).
Refers to the faint sense of someone or something being present, or to a subtle indication that an event is developing.
Example sentences with 気配
夜になると、庭から猫の気配がします。yoru ni na ru to niwa ka ra neko no ke hai ga shi ma su
At night, I sense the presence of a cat in the yard.
Tips for using 気配
- In everyday conversation, 気配 (kehai) often refers to a person's presence when footsteps, movement, or another small clue reveals that someone is nearby.
Other Japanese words for “presence”
彼は若いですが、貫禄があります。kare wa waka i de su ga kan roku ga a ri ma su
He is young, but he has presence.