レイキ
reiki
レイキ is the Japanese way to say reiki, a form of alternative medicine.
レイキ is a noun used to refer to the Japanese system of alternative medicine.
Meaning: Japanese form of alternative medicine (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
reiki
Did you know?
- The word レイキ is composed of two kanji: 霊 meaning 'spirit' or 'soul' and 気 meaning 'energy' or 'air'. In Japanese, 気 is a versatile concept that can refer to everything from a person's mood to the atmosphere of a room.
- While レイキ is written in katakana on the page, it can also be written in kanji as 霊気. Using katakana often suggests the word is being treated as a specific brand or a formalized system rather than a general description of 'spiritual energy'.
- While many Westerners use 'reiki' as a general term for energy healing, in Japan it is strictly tied to the specific lineage and techniques established by Mikao Usui.
Examples in context
- あなたはレイキを受けたことがありますか？Have you received Reiki before?
- 私は日本でレイキマスターとして働いています。I work as a Reiki master in Japan.
- レイキを受けに行きます。Reiki o uke ni ikimasu.I am going to receive Reiki.
- レイキはとてもリラックスできます。Reiki wa totemo rirakkusu dekimasu.Reiki is very relaxing.
- 彼女はレイキのセラピストです。Kanojo wa reiki no serapisuto desu.She is a Reiki therapist.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about wellness at a cafe.
- 健太 Kenta最近、レイキを始めたんだ。Saikin, reiki o hajimeta nda.I recently started Reiki.
- 美咲 Misakiへえ、効果はあるの？Hee, kouka wa aru no?Oh, is it effective?
- 健太 Kentaうん、すごく体が楽になるよ。Un, sugoku karada ga raku ni naru yo.Yeah, my body feels much better.
- 美咲 Misaki私も一度試してみたい！Watashi mo ichido tameshite mitai!I want to try it once too!
