Japanese word

気持ち

Pronunciation

Romajikimochi

Meaning

  • nounfeeling

Example

私はその気持ちがよく分かります。watashi wa so no ki mo chi ga yo ku wa ka ri ma su

I understand that feeling well.

Illustration for 気持ち (feeling)

More examples

今の気持ちを話します。ima no ki mo chi o hana shi ma su

I will talk about my feelings now.

彼女は自分の気持ちを素直に話します。kano jo wa ji bun no ki mo chi o su nao ni hana shi ma su

She honestly talks about her feelings.

Core concept

Refers to what someone feels inside, including an emotional reaction, a current mood, or a sensation caused by something.

Common phrases

  • 気持ちが分かるki mo chi ga wa ka ru

    understand someone's feelings

  • 気持ちを伝えるki mo chi o tsuta e ru

    express one's feelings

  • 気持ちを込めるki mo chi o ko me ru

    put one's feelings into ___

Similar words

気分kibun: A person's current state of mind, often affected by events or surroundings.
感情kanjō: An emotion such as joy, anger, fear, or sadness.
感覚kankaku: A physical or mental sensation felt through the body or mind.

Definition in Japanese

人や物事に対して抱く感情や、心身に感じる感覚。hito ya mono goto ni tai shi te ida ku kan jō ya shin shin ni kan ji ru kan kaku

Word origin

The word 気持ち (kimochi, "feeling") is formed from 気 (ki, "spirit or state") and 持ち (mochi, "holding"), which comes from 持つ (motsu, "to hold").

Usage tips

  • 気持ちいい (kimochi ii, "feels good") describes pleasant physical sensations, comfortable weather, and enjoyable surroundings, so 気持ち (kimochi) extends beyond emotional feelings.

Other meanings

  • moodnoun
  • sensationnoun

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