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Meaning of 士気(しき) in Japanese

士気
Kana Reading
しき
Romaji
shiki
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    morale (of troops, team, etc.); esprit de corps
    Example sentence
    でも、それで士気が下がっては本末転倒ではないかと。 But, if by that, morale drops wouldn't that defeat the purpose of the exercise?

Examples of 士気, しき in a sentence

Kanji in this word

士 JLPT 1

3 strokes

gentleman, samurai, samurai radical (no. 33)

On'Yomi: シ

Kun'Yomi: さむらい

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気 JLPT 5

6 strokes

spirit, mind, air, atmosphere, mood

On'Yomi: キ, ケ

Kun'Yomi: いき

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