English–Japanese
“whim” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikimagure
Example
彼の気まぐれには困っています。kare no ki ma gu re ni wa koma tte i ma su
His whims are causing me trouble.
How to say “whim” in Japanese
“Whim” in Japanese is 気まぐれ (kimagure).
Describes a changeable feeling that leads to an unplanned choice or action.
Example sentences with 気まぐれ
彼女は気まぐれで予定を変えます。kano jo wa ki ma gu re de yo tei o ka e ma su
She changes her plans on a whim.
Tips for using 気まぐれ
- English speakers often use whim for one sudden choice, while 気まぐれ (kimagure) also commonly describes a person's changeable nature, a sense close to fickleness.