What does 気配 mean?
気配 is a Japanese noun meaning “sense (of someone's presence)” or “hint” in English. It is written as 気配 in kanji, けはい in hiragana, and kehai in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N2 vocabulary.
Example sentences
後ろに人の気配を感じた。
I sensed someone behind me.
秋の気配が感じられる。
There's a hint of autumn in the air.