陰気 | Japanese meaning

【いんき】

adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

gloomy; dismal; miserable; melancholyantonym:

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

spirit of yinsee also

Generated definitions (experimental)

gloomy; dismal; miserable; melancholy

This meaning refers to a state of being that is characterized by sadness or a lack of cheerfulness. It can describe both the atmosphere of a place or the temperament of a person.

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He had a gloomy expression.

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I always feel dismal on rainy days.

spirit of yin

This meaning relates to a more esoteric or philosophical concept, often associated with balance in traditional Chinese philosophy. Yin represents dark, passive, and feminine qualities.

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The spirit of yin symbolizes tranquility.

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She is sensitive to the energy of yin.

Generated collocations (experimental)

gloomy weathergloomy expressionmelancholy thoughtsdismal attitudegloomy atmosphereto feel gloomyto live in a gloomy mannermelancholy timeto make (someone) gloomydismal house

Wiktionary definitions (experimental)

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Example sentences

2 results

1. 。。

Her eyes darkened.

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2. 。。

The house looked very dismal.