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機嫌
kigen
Description
「機嫌」は、その時の気持ちや気分のことです。
"機嫌" means the feelings or mood at that time.
よく「機嫌がいい」「機嫌が悪い」のように使い、人の気分がいいか悪いかを表します。
It is often used like "機嫌がいい" or "機嫌が悪い" to show if a person is in a good or bad mood.
Meanings
機嫌kigen
mood; temper; humor; state of feeling
今日はお父さんの機嫌がいい。
Dad is in a good mood today.
ご機嫌gokigen
someone's mood; how one is doing (polite)
社長のご機嫌はどうですか。
How is the president's mood?
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Notes
- Etymology
originally a Buddhist term; now means one's temporary mood or state of feeling.
- Nuance
often used with がいい/が悪い; ご機嫌 adds politeness or a cheerful tone.
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