Japanese Word · Intermediate
気が散る
to be distracted
Pronunciation: [kʲi ɡa̠ t͡ɕiɾɯ̟]
Meaning
to be distracted
Example
すると私は気が散って急に雑誌が読めなくなりました。
Thereupon I became distracted and suddenly unable to read the journal.
Practice tips
- Practice 気が散る out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.