henki — meaning in English
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English meaning
- atmosphere noun The layer of gases surrounding a planet, especially Earth.
- esprit noun Spirit, enthusiasm.
- genie noun A supernatural spirit in Arabic and Islamic folklore, often invisible, capable of taking human or animal form.
- ghost noun The soul of a dead person believed to appear to or haunt the living.
- life noun The condition of being alive, as opposed to being dead or inanimate.
- neck noun The part of the body connecting the head to the shoulders and trunk.
- puff noun A short burst of breath, air, or smoke.
- soul noun The spiritual or immaterial part of a person, often believed to continue after death.
- spirit noun The non-physical part of a person believed to hold their character, emotions, or soul.
- spiritual adjective Relating to the soul, religion, or matters beyond the physical world.
- sprite noun A small supernatural being, such as an elf or fairy, in folklore.
- wind noun The natural movement of air, especially a noticeable current outdoors.
- wraith noun A ghost or ghostly figure, especially one believed to appear around the time of a person's death.
Senses
henki is used for these senses in English:
- atmosphere The gases surrounding the Earth or any astronomical body.
- esprit Spirit, enthusiasm.
- genie (mythological creature) A fictional magical being that is typically bound to obey the commands of a mortal possessing its container.
- ghost A disembodied soul; a soul or spirit of a deceased person; a spirit appearing after death.
- life (uncountable) The state of organisms preceding their death, characterized by biological processes such as metabolism and reproduction and distinguishing them from inanimate objects; the state of being alive and living.
- neck (figurative) A person's life.
- puff (uncountable) The ability to breathe easily while exerting oneself.
- spirit A supernatural being, often but not exclusively without physical form; ghost, fairy, angel.
atmosphere — full definition
- noun The layer of gases surrounding a planet, especially Earth.
- noun The mood or feeling of a place or situation.
esprit — full definition
- noun Spirit, enthusiasm.
- noun Liveliness, or active mind and spirit.