気まぐれ【きまぐれ】
Frequency rank: 8,097. – 8,108.
- whim; caprice; whimsy; fickle; moody; uneven temper
adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Forms
- 気まぐれ【きまぐれ】Frequency rank: 8,097. – 8,108.
- 気紛れ【きまぐれ】Frequency rank: 28,411. – 28,645.
- きまぐれFrequency rank: 51,357. – 52,626.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- whim; caprice; whimsy
- fickle; moody; uneven temper
This meaning refers to a sudden or unpredictable change of mind or mood. It often describes behavior that is spontaneous or not based on logical reasoning.
This usage emphasizes inconsistency in feelings or behaviors, often referring to someone who changes their mood frequently and unpredictably, which can affect their relationships or decisions.
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Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
Example sentences
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Father was generous enough to indulge my every whim.
Our decision to go to Portugal was quite arbitrary.