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JLPT N112画 · 12 strokesradical 雨freq #1341

atmosphere, fog

On'yomi (音読み)

  • フン

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

Mnemonic

As the rain (雨) fell, frothy clouds (雲) formed an atmosphere of mystery, hiding secrets in the thick fog.

About this kanji

The kanji 雰 (fun) primarily means 'atmosphere' or 'fog.' It is mostly used in compound words rather than on its own. A common compound is 雰囲気 (fun'iki), which means 'atmosphere' or 'mood,' often used to describe the vibe of a place or situation. Another example is 雰囲気美人 (fun'iki bijin), referring to a woman who may not fit conventional beauty standards but has an attractive aura. You might also see the phrase 雰囲気を壊す (fun'iki wo kowasu), which means 'to spoil the mood.' This kanji adds a layer of depth when discussing feelings and environments, making it quite useful in conversation.

Example sentences

  • 静かな雰囲気が漂っていた。

    A quiet atmosphere lingered.

Meanings across languages

English
atmosphere, fog
Tiếng Việt
không khí
日本語
雰囲気
한국어
분위기
中文
氛围
id
atmosfer
th
บรรยากาศ
es
atmósfera
fr
atmosphère
de
Atmosphäre
pt
atmosfera

Common compounds

  • 雰囲気ふんいきatmosphere, mood, ambience
  • 雰囲気美人ふんいきびじんwoman who is not traditionally beautiful yet somehow very attractive, woman with an aura of beauty
  • 雰囲気を壊すふんいきをこわすto spoil the mood
  • 神秘的雰囲気しんぴてきふんいきmystique
  • 家族的な雰囲気かぞくてきなふんいきfamily atmosphere

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