気配(けはい)

けはい
noun
indication, sign, presence
1. indication, sign, hint
A subtle indication or sign of something, often sensed rather than directly observed.
雨(あめ)の気配(けはい)がする。
There's a sign of rain.
彼(かれ)が帰(かえ)ってくる気配(けはい)はなかった。
There was no indication that he would come back.
春(はる)の気配(けはい)が少(すこ)しずつ感(かん)じられるようになってきた。
Signs of spring are gradually becoming noticeable.
2. presence, atmosphere
The sense that someone or something is present, even if not visible.
誰(だれ)かの気配(けはい)を感(かん)じた。
I sensed someone's presence.
背後(はいご)に人(ひと)の気配(けはい)を感(かん)じて振(ふ)り向(む)いた。
I sensed someone's presence behind me and turned around.
忍者(にんじゃ)は気配(けはい)を消(け)して敵(てき)に近(ちか)づいた。
The ninja hid their presence and approached the enemy.

気配(けはい) describes a subtle indication or presence that is sensed rather than directly observed. It often implies an intuitive perception.

Common collocations:

  • 気配(けはい)がする (to sense a sign/presence)
  • 気配(けはい)を感(かん)じる (to feel a presence)
  • 気配(けはい)を消(け)す (to hide one's presence)
  • 人(ひと)の気配(けはい) (someone's presence)

Usage note: 気配(けはい) is often used when describing intuitive feelings about situations or presences. It's commonly found in mystery or suspense contexts.

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Added 2026.1.13 20:15 · Revised 2026.2.19 23:52
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