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陽気
youki
Description
「陽気」は、明るくて元気な様子を表す言葉です。よく笑って、まわりを楽しくさせる人に使います。
"陽気" is a word that describes a bright and cheerful mood. It is used for people who laugh a lot and make those around them happy.
また、あたたかくて気持ちのいい天気のことも「陽気」と言うことがあります。
Also, "陽気" can refer to warm and pleasant weather.
Meanings
陽気youki
cheerful; lively; merry
彼はいつも陽気で、みんなを笑わせる。
He is always cheerful and makes everyone laugh.
陽気youki
weather; the season's climate
今日は春らしい暖かい陽気ですね。
Today is warm and spring-like weather, isn't it?
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Notes
- Etymology
陽 (sunny, positive) + 気 (spirit, air); contrasts directly with 陰気 (gloomy).
- Nuance
The 'cheerful' sense is a na-adjective; the 'weather' sense is a plain noun.
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