Ki
/kiː/noun
Ki is a term used in various contexts to denote energy or life force.
Did you know?In martial arts and traditional Eastern medicine, 'Ki' represents the vital life force believed to flow through all living things, closely tied to concepts of balance and harmony.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Japanese
Proto-Japanese
ki
“a concept representing spirit or life force.”
Old Chinese
Old Chinese
qi
“breath; life force; energy.”
Classical Chinese
Classical Chinese
氣 (qì)
“vital energy; air; gas; spirit.”
Modern Japanese
Japanese
気 (ki)
“mood; mind; spirit; energy.”