Feeling better with 気が晴れる

The expression 気(き)が晴(は)れる literally means “one’s spirit clears up” or “one’s mood clears up”. It describes the feeling of relief or emotional uplift after resolving a problem, expressing feelings, or having a refreshing experience. Your 気 (mood, feelings) does the action of 晴れる (clearing up).

Dictionary Definition

気持(きも)ちがすっきりする。

To feel relieved.

Goo Dictionary

Examples

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Feeling a bit better with 気が晴れる

Futaba had been feeling the weight of uncertainty of her standing with Kou. A general discussion about boys and relationships with her friend Kikuchi clears up her feelings.

双葉(ふたば):

「なんか自分(じぶん)はダメじゃないって言(い)ってもらえた気(き)がして」

“It kind of felt like you were telling me I'm not hopeless.”

「少(すこ)し気(き)が晴(は)れたかも」

“I may be feeling a bit better.”

「ありがとね」

“Thanks.”