陰気

いんき
JLPT:N1
Frequency:
1

Gloomy or dismal; having a melancholic, depressing atmosphere or mood.

Na-AdjectiveNoun

Examples

今日はずっと陰気な天気で気分が落ち込む。

It's been gloomy weather all day and my mood is down.

彼は最近陰気な顔をしていることが多い。

He has often been wearing a gloomy expression lately.

古い屋敷は薄暗く、陰気な雰囲気が漂っていた。

The old mansion was dim and had a dismal atmosphere.

2

The 'yin' aspect in yin–yang theory; the concept of yin energy (as opposed to yang).

Noun

Examples

伝統医学では陰気と陽気のバランスが健康に重要だとされる。

In traditional medicine, the balance between yin and yang energies is considered important for health.

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