Extremely popular phrase in Japan
This phrase and it's abbreviation has become extremely popular in daily Japanese usage!
Let's try a Japanese language quiz!
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・・・
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)