Meaning

Primary

Atmosphere

Word Type

noun

Explanation

If there is a big energy it's going to fill up the atmosphere! Think about big energies you feel in the atmosphere: thunderstorms, tornadoes, the aurora borealis. Just remember, this is the atmosphere in the sky, not the atmosphere in a fancy restaurant.

Reading

たいき
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. Since has two on'yomi readings, here's a mnemonic to help you remember which one to use:

Imagine an atmosphere consisting entirely of ties and keys (たいき), floating around. The ties are getting tangled together, and the keys keep bashing you on the head. Bring back the normal atmosphere, this one's horrible.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 大気にふくまれる

    to be contained in the atmosphere

    大気にとけこむ

    to blend into the atmosphere

Context Sentences

きたない大気のせいでアレルギーになりました。

I developed an allergy because of the polluted atmosphere.

月には、ほとんど大気がないんだって。

There is almost no atmosphere on the moon.

ついにロケットが大気から出た。

The rocket finally left the atmosphere.

Kanji Composition