気持ちいい
kimochiii
The English phrase "it feels so good" can be expressed in Japanese as 気持ちいい (kimochiii).
This phrase is used to describe a pleasant physical sensation on the body. The term 気持ちいい indicates a pleasant feeling, while the phrase 気持ちが良い means to feel good.
Which one should you use?
心地よい translates to a pleasant or comfortable feeling. For much stronger emphasis in an informal setting, you can use めちゃくちゃ気持ちいい！ to say that something feels incredibly good.
How do you pronounce it?
kimochiii
Did you know?
- The word 気持ち is composed of 気 meaning 'spirit' or 'energy' and 持ち meaning 'holding', literally describing the way one 'holds' their internal energy.
- While 気持ちいい describes a physical sensation, using it in certain intimate contexts can be highly suggestive, making it a common trope in adult-oriented Japanese media.
- Japanese speakers often use a rising intonation on the final 'ii' to emphasize the relief or suddenness of a pleasant sensation, such as when stepping into a hot bath.
Examples in context
- このお風呂は心地よいです。This bath feels so good.
- このシャワー、気持ちいい！This shower feels so good!
- このマッサージ、すごく気持ちいい。Kono massaaji, sugoku kimochiii.This massage feels so good.
- お風呂に入って、気持ちいい。Ofuro ni haitte, kimochiii.Taking a bath feels so good.
- 風が当たって気持ちいいです。Kaze ga atatte kimochiii desu.The breeze feels good on my skin.
Example conversation
Yuta is giving Yui a shoulder massage at home.
- 結衣 Yui陽太さん、そこ、すごく気持ちいい！Youta-san, soko, sugoku kimochiii!Youta, that spot feels so good!
- 陽太 Yota良かった。もっと強くする？Yokatta. Motto tsuyoku suru?I'm glad. Should I press harder?
- 結衣 Yuiうん、お願い。本当に気持ちいい。Un, onegai. Hontou ni kimochiii.Yes, please. It really feels so good.
- 陽太 Yota結衣が喜んでくれて嬉しいよ。Yui ga yorokonde kurete ureshii yo.I'm happy that you like it, Yui.
