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気
気 (readings: き, け; Japanese kanji) means “spirit / energy”. It is a Grade 1 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 1 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 元気 (healthy).
What does 気 mean?
| Kanji | 気 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | spirit / energy |
| Readings | き, け |
| Grade | Grade 1 (Easiest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 気
気 is read き or け depending on the word.
Example words with 気
| Example | 元気 (healthy) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14