Meaning of 瘴気(しょうき) in Japanese

瘴気
Kana Reading
しょうき
Romaji
shōki
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    miasma; (supposed) noxious gas originally believed to cause fever

Related Kanji

気 JLPT 5

6 strokes

spirit, mind, air, atmosphere, mood

On'Yomi: キ, ケ

Kun'Yomi: いき

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瘴

16 strokes

miasma

On'Yomi: ショウ

Kun'Yomi:

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