atmosphere, fog
On'yomi (音読み)
- フン
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
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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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