kimi

Kimi is a term with multiple uses in different languages and cultural contexts. It can function as a given name or nickname, a Japanese pronoun, and the title of a film and other media. The identity of "Kimi" depends on usage.

In Japanese, kimi (君 or キミ) is a second-person pronoun that means "you" in informal or intimate speech. It appears frequently in song lyrics, dialogue, and casual writing, and its tone can range from affectionate to brusque depending on context and relationship.

As a given name, Kimi is used in various cultures as a personal name or nickname. It may be derived from longer names such as Kim or Kimberly in some cases. A widely recognized bearer of the name is the Finnish Formula One driver Kimi Räikkönen, known by that given-name nickname.

In arts and media, Kimi is the title of a 2022 thriller film directed by Steven Soderbergh and starring Zoë Kravitz. The film centers on a tech worker who overhears a crime via a voice-activated assistant, reflecting contemporary concerns about digital privacy and surveillance.

The term's meaning and usage thus vary significantly by language and context, with no single universal definition.