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Grammar detail: the many uses of 気（き）
the many uses of 気（き）
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気
, which is often translated literally as 'spirit', 'atmosphere', 'essence' etc, represents an extremely versatile concept, and forms the root of many useful daily phrases in Japanese. In Chinese the same kanji is typically transliterated to Qi, which (as well as being a handy Scrabble word) has come to be used in English to represent something similar.On this page we plan to collect all the most useful phrases based on 気. If you run into a phrase and you'd like it explained here, please let us know using the Contact link below!
気になる
To become (passively) worried about or interested in something as a result of something external. Depending on context the translation could be 'interested', 'concerned', 'worried' etc.
気にする
To pay attention to, to take notice of, to care about etc. Not dissimilar to 気になる, but implies 'worry' whereas 気にする implies more 'attention'.
A very common use of this expression is in the negative imperative form, either as 気にしないで or 気にするな, meaning 'don't worry about it' (and as in English, the 'worry' doesn't necessarily imply actual 'worry', but just 'consideration' etc).
気にい入る
To like, to be pleased with, to suit. This expression is usually used intransitively in the pattern: 〜が気に入る (to like ~). This expression carries no emotional connotations (whereas 〜が好き often will).
（に）気がつく
To notice, to become aware.
気をゆる許す
To let one's guard down; to gradually become comfortable with (someone).
まるで
おくびょう
臆病
なしょうどうぶつ
小動物
がほんのすこ
少
しずつあいて
相手
にき
気
をゆる
許
していくみたいに。
Just like a cowardly small animal gradually comes to let its guard down.
Source: ねじまき鳥クロにカル（村上春樹）
気をとる
To take care. Often used in the form
き
気
をと
取
りなお
直
す, indicating the idea of doing something again carefully.気が小さい
Timid.
気まずい
Uncomfortable.
気がある
Game for something, having an interest in something.
気がた立つ
To get excited about something, to get worked up about something.
気がなが長い
Patient, willing to stick it out. (As here, any 気が expression can be turned into an adjective by replacing the が with の.)
気がひ引ける
Feel awkward or embarrassed.
More expressions
have a feeling that
take care to~; be aware of~; look out for~
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