(きも)

きもち
noun
feeling, mood
1. feeling, emotion
An emotional state or sentiment.
I understand your feelings.
気持(きも)(つた)えたい
I want to convey my feelings.
(うれ)しい気持(きも)なった
I felt happy.
複雑(ふくざつ)気持(きも)
I have mixed feelings.
気持(きも)()()いた
I calmed down.
2. sensation, feeling
A physical sensation, especially of comfort or discomfort.
このソファ気持(きも)いい
This sofa feels comfortable.
気持(きも)ちがいい = feels good
気持(きも)(わる)
I feel sick. / It feels gross.
I feel refreshed after taking a shower.
(かぜ)気持(きも)ちいい。
The wind feels nice.
肌触(はだざわ)気持(きも)ちいい。
It feels nice to the touch.
3. intention, sentiment
One's underlying sentiment or the feeling behind an action.
Your sentiment alone is enough.
気持(きも)()かるけど
I understand how you feel, but...
With feelings of gratitude.
気持(きも)大切(たいせつ)
The sentiment is what matters.
プレゼント気持(きも)から
It's the thought that counts in a gift.

Very common word covering emotions, physical sensations, and intentions.

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 気持(きも)ちがいい (feels good, comfortable)
  • 気持(きも)ちが(わる) (feels bad, uncomfortable, creepy)
  • 気持(きも)ちを(つた)える (convey one's feelings)
  • 気持(きも)ちが()かる (understand someone's feelings)
  • 気持(きも)ちだけで (just the thought [is enough])

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