JLPT · Level 49
45 words
Japanese word
寒気
Pronunciation
Romajikanki
Meaning
- nouncold
Example
北から寒気が流れ込んでいます。kita ka ra kan ki ga naga re ko n de i ma su
Cold air is flowing in from the north.
More examples
強い寒気が北から流れ込み、朝の気温が大きく下がりました。tsuyo i kan ki ga kita ka ra naga re ko mi asa no ki on ga ō ki ku sa ga ri ma shi ta
A strong cold air mass moved in from the north, and morning temperatures dropped sharply.
Core concept
Centers on coldness felt in the air or in the body.
Common phrases
寒気が強いkan ki ga tsuyo i
severe cold
寒気が流れ込むkan ki ga naga re ko mu
cold air flows in
Similar words
冷気reiki: Cold air that is felt as it moves through or fills a place.
Definition in Japanese
温度が低い空気や、身に感じる寒さ。on do ga hiku i kū ki ya mi ni kan ji ru samu sa
Word origin
寒 (kan, "cold") + 気 (ki, "air") forms 寒気 (kanki, "cold air"), referring to air or a feeling of cold.
Usage tips
- In Japanese weather reports, 寒気 (kanki) commonly describes a mass of cold air moving into an area, rather than only a personal feeling of being cold.
Other meanings
- cold airnoun
Opposites
- 暖気dankiwarm airnoun
- 暑気shokisummer heatnoun