Unlocking the Gentle Power of Ki In Japanese, the word “ki” (pronounced kee) is so intertwined with everyday speech that people may use it a hundred times a day without much notice! It’s an important word connected with all existence, care, and the connection between oneself and the environment. You’ll find it in words related to health and emotional well-being (gen-ki), taking care of oneself (ki-o-tsukeru), being in a good mood (ki-mochi), sickness (byo-ki), the weather (t