N2
きまぐれ (kimagure)
気まぐれ
whim, caprice, fickle, moody
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Describes a person's sudden change of mood or an action done on a whim, often implying unreliability or unpredictability. Can be used as a な-adjective (気まぐれな人) or noun (気まぐれで).
📝 Example Sentences
彼は気まぐれな性格で、計画がよく変わる。
He has a whimsical personality, so his plans often change.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "気まぐれ"!
今日の天気はまるで彼女の性格のように_______だ。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「天気」が「まるで彼女の性格のように」とあるので、予測できない変化の多い「気まぐれ」が適しています。
English: The phrase 'the weather is like her personality' implies unpredictability and frequent changes, so 「気まぐれ」 (fickle) is suitable.
English: The phrase 'the weather is like her personality' implies unpredictability and frequent changes, so 「気まぐれ」 (fickle) is suitable.
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