Learn how to write the kanji 気 (soul, spirit, gas)
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| Do you know how to write "soul" or "spirit" with kanji? |
| "soul" or "spirit" |
| The On-readings for this kanji are き (ki) and *け(*ke). This kanji means "soul" or "spirit." |
| Picture this kanji as the 'spirit' of life, with the upper part representing the vapors of breath. |
| Let's look at the stroke order. |
| 気 |
| one, two, three, four, five, six |
| 気 |
| one, two, three, four, five, six |
| Here are some examples. |
| げん気 (genki) - lively |
| 気もち (kimochi) - feeling |
| 人気 (ninki) - popularity |
| Let's review! How do you write the Japanese kanji for "soul" or "spirit?" |
| 気 気 |
| "soul" or "spirit" |
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