Japanese word

オーラ

Pronunciation

Romajiōra

Meaning

  • nounaura

Example

彼には人を引きつけるオーラがあります。kare ni wa hito o hi ki tsu ke ru ō ra ga a ri ma su

He has an aura that draws people in.

Illustration for オーラ (aura)

More examples

彼は舞台に立つと、自然にオーラが出ます。kare wa bu tai ni ta tsu to shi zen ni ō ra ga de ma su

When he steps onto the stage, he naturally gives off an aura.

Core concept

Refers to the quality that gives a person, place, or thing a noticeable atmosphere and makes a particular impression.

Common phrases

  • オーラを放つō ra o hana tsu

    give off an aura

  • オーラがあるō ra ga a ru

    have an aura

Similar words

雰囲気funiki: The general feeling created by a person, place, or thing.
存在感sonzaikan: The quality of being strongly noticed or felt in a setting.
風格fūkaku: A distinctive style and character that create a strong impression.

Definition in Japanese

人や場所などが周囲に与える、言葉にしにくい独特の雰囲気や存在感。hito ya ba sho na do ga shū i ni ata e ru koto ba ni shi ni ku i doku toku no fun i ki ya son zai kan

Word origin

The Japanese noun オーラ (ōra, "aura") was borrowed from English aura, which comes from Latin aura, "breeze."

Usage tips

  • In English, aura often appears in the pattern "an aura of" followed by a quality, as in "an aura of calm" or "an aura of mystery."

Other meanings

  • presencenoun
  • airnoun

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