気分

• Reading: きぶん
• Romaji: kibun
• Kanji breakdown: 気 (ki) — spirit, energy; 分 (bun) — part, portion
• Pronunciation: /ki.bɯɴ/

Meaning

Feeling; mood; atmosphere. How one feels at a given moment.

Describes temporary emotional or physical states. 気分がいい means feeling good; 気分が悪い means feeling unwell (physically or emotionally). Different from 気持ち which is more about deeper feelings.

Examples

1. 今日は気分がいい。 I'm feeling good today.
2. 気分が悪いので早退します。 I'm not feeling well, so I'm going to leave early.
3. 旅行の気分を味わいたい。 I want to feel like I'm on a trip.

Usage Guide

Context: health, emotions, daily conversation

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 気 (spirit, energy) and 分 (part, portion). Describes the portion of spirit one feels.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal