Japanese word

ムード

Pronunciation

Romajimūdo

Meaning

  • nounatmosphere

Example

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.

Illustration for ムード (atmosphere)

More examples

照明を変えると、部屋のムードも変わります。shō mei o ka e ru to heya no mū do mo ka wa ri ma su

When you change the lighting, the mood of the room changes too.

Core concept

It expresses the general feeling that a place, person, or situation gives off.

Common phrases

  • ムードがいいmū do ga i i

    have a nice atmosphere

  • ムードを作るmū do o tsuku ru

    create an atmosphere

Similar words

雰囲気funiki: The overall feeling or character that a place, person, or situation gives off.
空気kūki: The feeling shared or sensed by people in a place or group at a particular time.
感じkanji: The impression or feeling received from a person, place, or situation.

Definition in Japanese

人や場所などから感じられる、全体的な雰囲気や気分。hito ya ba sho na do ka ra kan ji ra re ru zen tai teki na fun i ki ya ki bun

Word origin

ムード (mūdo) is a Japanese loanword from English mood, which comes from Old English mōd, meaning "mind" or "spirit."

Usage tips

  • In Japanese, ムード (mūdo) often describes the atmosphere of a place or event, while English usually uses atmosphere or vibe for this sense.

Other meanings

  • moodnoun

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