How to Say "Vibe" in Japanese

雰囲気

fun'iki[ɸɯ̟̃ɰ̃ikʲi]

The English phrase 'vibe' can be translated into Japanese as 雰囲気 (fun'iki).

雰囲気 is used to describe the general atmosphere of a place, a person or a situation.

Meaning: atmosphere or aura (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

To express specific qualities of a vibe, you can use these phrases: to say something has a good vibe, use 雰囲気がいい (fun'iki ga ii).

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Mistaking the pronunciation of 雰囲気 (fun'iki) for ふいんき (fuinki) is a common error even among native Japanese speakers.
In casual speech, Japanese youth often use the English loanword バイブス (baibusu) to describe a high-energy emotional vibe.
The word 雰囲気 was originally used in a 19th century physics book to translate the Dutch word 'lucht' meaning 'air'.

駅前のカフェの雰囲気がとても落ち着いている。
The atmosphere of the café in front of the station is very calm.
京都の風情が漂っているお寺です。
This temple exudes the elegance of Kyoto.
このカフェの雰囲気、最高だよね！
The vibe of this café is amazing, right?
このパーティーの感じがいいね！
This party has a good vibe!
このカフェは雰囲気がいいですね。
Kono kafe wa fun'iki ga ii desu ne.
This cafe has a good atmosphere.
ここは少し落ち着いた雰囲気です。
Koko wa sukoshi ochitsuita fun'iki desu.
This place has a slightly calm atmosphere.
新しいお店の雰囲気を変えたい。
Atarashii omise no fun'iki o kaetai.
I want to change the vibe of the new shop.

Daichi and Yui are walking into a new cafe.

大翔 Hiroto

このカフェ、雰囲気がいいな。
Kono kafe, fun'iki ga ii na.
This cafe has a great vibe.
結衣 Yui

本当だね。落ち着く場所だね。
Hontou da ne. Ochitsuku basho da ne.
You're right. It's a relaxing place.
大翔 Hiroto

ここで勉強しようか。
Koko de benkyou shiyou ka.
Shall we study here?
結衣 Yui

賛成！いいアイデアだね。
Sansei! Ii aidea da ne.
I agree! That's a great idea.

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