1.
atmosphere, mood, ambiance
The overall feeling or character of a place, situation, or person.
このレストランは雰囲気がいい。
This restaurant has a nice atmosphere.
会議の雰囲気が重かった。
The atmosphere of the meeting was heavy.
彼女には独特の雰囲気がある。
She has a unique aura about her.
USAGE: 雰囲気 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:
- 雰囲気がいい/わるい (good/bad atmosphere)
- 雰囲気を出す (to create atmosphere)
- 雰囲気を壊す (to ruin the atmosphere)
- 雰囲気に飲まれる (to be overwhelmed by the atmosphere)
- 独特の雰囲気 (unique atmosphere)