Spirit in Japanese
"spirit" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
5 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "spirit". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
spirit, mind, air, atmosphere, mood
Reading: ki
6 strokes · mysterious, wisdom, spiritual
Where it comes from
Composed of '气' (vapor) and '米' (rice). Steam rising from rice - life energy.
What it carries
Vitality, atmosphere, spirit. Expresses Japanese spirituality in words like 'vigor' and 'energy'.
Related kanji for "spirit"
spirit
kon · mysterious, powerful
Composed of cloud and ghost. Spirit drifting like clouds.
spirit
shin · mysterious, powerful
Composed of altar and lightning. Sacredness of lightning striking altar.
spirit
shin · peaceful, mysterious
Pictograph of the heart. Center of emotions and thoughts.
evil spirit(also: witch, demon)
ma · mysterious, dark
Composed of hemp and demon. Hemp-like demon.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for spirit?
The most common kanji for "spirit" is 気, read as ki. It means spirit, mind, air. Related kanji: 魂 (spirit), 神 (spirit), 心 (spirit), 魔 (evil spirit).
How many strokes does 気 have?
気 has 6 strokes.