Nihongo Master Nihongo Master
Pricing Compare Dictionary Blog

Meaning of その気になる(そのきになる) in Japanese

Japanese word definition and usage

その気になる
Kana Reading
そのきになる
Romaji
sonokininaru
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with `ru` ending
    Meaning
    to feel like it; to get to think that way; to become so minded

Example Sentences

その気になる, そのきになる used in context

Verb Conjugations

Common conjugated forms

Non-Past

Plain
その気になる
Plain Polite
その気になります
Negative
その気にならない
Negative Polite
その気になりません

Past

Plain
その気になった
Plain Polite
その気になりました
Negative
その気にならなかった
Negative Polite
その気になりませんでした

Te

Plain
その気になって
Plain Polite
その気になりまして
Negative
--
Negative Polite
--

Passive

Plain
その気になられる
Plain Polite
その気になられます
Negative
その気になられない
Negative Polite
その気になられません

Popular Study Lists

Study lists that include this entry

Related Kanji

Kanji found in this word

JLPT 5

spirit, mind, air, atmosphere, mood

On: キ, ケ

Kun: いき

6 strokes

Learn more

Go beyond looking it up

Turn every word you look up into a word you actually know

You found the word. Now make it stick. Nihongo Master connects the dictionary directly to your personal study system so one click is all it takes.

  • Save to personal study lists
  • Drill with spaced repetition until it sticks
  • Print handwriting practice sheets
  • Test yourself with skill quizzes
  • Track progress across every word you study
Start Free 7-Day Trial

No credit card required. Cancel anytime.

Earn with Nihongo Master

Love Japanese? Share it and get paid.

Join the Nihongo Master affiliate program. Share your link and earn 30% on every payment your referrals make, for as long as they stay subscribed.

  • 30% lifetime recurring commission
  • 60-day referral cookie
  • No approval needed — start right away
  • Monthly payouts via PayPal
Learn More About the Program