N3
きげん (kigen)
機嫌
mood, temper
💡 Nuance & Usage:
その時の気分や、快いか不快かという感情の状態。よく「機嫌がいい」「機嫌が悪い」のように使われる。The state of one's feelings or emotional disposition, whether pleasant or unpleasant. Often used as 'kigen ga ii' (in a good mood) or 'kigen ga warui' (in a bad mood).
📝 Example Sentences
子供は機嫌が良いと、よく笑う。
Children laugh a lot when they are in a good mood.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "機嫌"!
彼は最近_______が悪く、いつも怒っている。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 感情の状態、特に不快な状態を表す場合に「機嫌が悪い」を使います。
English: We use 'kigen ga warui' to describe an emotional state, especially an unpleasant one.
English: We use 'kigen ga warui' to describe an emotional state, especially an unpleasant one.
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