This phrase and it's abbreviation has become extremely popular in daily Japanese usage!

Let's try a Japanese language quiz!

 

KY

 

この仕事は、常に(  )を読む力が必要です。

This job requires the ability to read between the lines all the time.

 

Choose an answer from from 1~3.

① 足元(あしもと)
② 背中(せなか)
③ 外気(がいき)
④ 空気(くうき)

答えは・・・The answer is・・・

yajirushi

yajirushi

 

④ 空気(くうき)

 

◆ Today's phrase

・空気(くうき)を読(よ)む 

read between the lines, perceive the situation

 

A casual way to say it is:-

・KY

K=空気(Kuki)
Y=読めない(Yomenai)

 

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