shikii

/ʃiˈkiː/

Definitions

1. noun

a term used in the context of Japanese pop culture fandom to refer to the sense of connection or shared experience with others who have a similar interest or passion

“She felt a strong shikii with the other fans at the anime convention.”

2. noun

a feeling of being connected to or in tune with something or someone

“The music gave her a sense of shikii that she couldn’t find anywhere else.”

Synonyms

  • camaraderie
  • fandom

Antonyms

  • estrangement
  • isolation