雰囲気(ふんいき)

Usage: 雰囲気(ふんいき) describes the intangible feeling of places, events, or people. Very commonly used in everyday conversation.

Pronunciation note: Though written ふんいき, some speakers say ふいんき. The standard pronunciation is ふんいき.

Common patterns

• 雰囲気(ふんいき)がいい/わるい (good/bad atmosphere)
• 雰囲気(ふんいき)を出(だ)す (to create atmosphere)
• 雰囲気(ふんいき)を壊(こわ)す (to ruin the atmosphere)
• 雰囲気(ふんいき)に飲(の)まれる (to be overwhelmed by the atmosphere)
• 独特(どくとく)の雰囲気(ふんいき) (unique atmosphere)