How to Say ‘Mood; feeling’ in Japanese
の気分
no kibun
[noh kee-boon]
💬 Usage Tip: [気分] means mood or feeling. [の] links it to the previous word, making [その日の気分] = 'that day's mood.'
🇯🇵 In Japan: Choosing food or drink by [気分] is extremely common in Japan. Sometimes today feels like [アサヒ], sometimes [サントリー] wins.
Phrase Breakdown
の
no
[noh]
of / 's
A particle that connects nouns and shows possession, relation, or description.
その日の気分で選びます。
I choose based on that day's mood.
気分
kibun
[kee-boon]
mood / feeling
Refers to one's emotional state, feeling, or mood at a given time.
今日は気分でキリンを選びます。
Today I'll choose Kirin based on my mood.
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