気
JLPT N5Kun-yomi (Japanese reading)
いき
On-yomi (Chinese reading)
キ、ケ
Meaning
Stroke Count
6 strokes
Related Vocabulary
気分 feeling, mood (physical/mental)気温 air temperature気をつけて Take care, be careful気がつく to notice, to realize, to come to one's senses気にする to mind, to worry about, to care about気持ち feeling, mood, sensation平気 fine, all right, unconcerned元気（な） Healthy / Energetic元気 healthy, energetic, in good spirits病気 illness, disease, sickness天気予報 weather forecast天気 Weather
📝 How to Remember
With 6 strokes, 「気」is easy to write once you learn the stroke order. Practice writing it 5 times daily until it becomes automatic.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — On-yomi vs Kun-yomi
「気」has both On-yomi (キ、ケ) and Kun-yomi (いき). On-yomi is typically used in compound words (two kanji together), while Kun-yomi appears when the kanji stands alone or with hiragana.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 (Kanji Reading) & もんだい2 (Kanji Writing)
「気」typically appears in もんだい1, where you choose the correct reading, and もんだい2, where you choose the correct kanji for a hiragana word. Make sure you can recognize it both ways.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How do you read the kanji 「気」?+
On-yomi: キ、ケ. Kun-yomi: いき.
What does 「気」mean in Japanese?+
「気」means "null". It is a JLPT N5 kanji — one of the most essential characters for beginners.
How many strokes does 「気」have?+
「気」is written with 6 strokes.
Is 「気」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「気」is an official JLPT N5 kanji. Knowing all ~110 N5 kanji is essential for passing the exam.
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