in the air

Prepositional phrase

Japanese Meaning

周囲の環境や雰囲気の中に存在する状態 / 一般に広まっている感情、雰囲気、ムードに満たされている状態 / 明確な由来や権威がないにもかかわらず広く流布している状態

There was a sense of anticipation in the air as the crowd waited for the band to start.

群衆がバンドの演奏を待つ中、期待感が辺りに漂っていた。

Sense（1）

In the surrounding ambience.

As soon as we entered we could feel the excitement and tension in the air.

Sense（2）

In the generally prevailing feeling, idea, atmosphere, or mood.

Polo was nothing if golf were in the air!

Sense（3）

Prevalent without traceable origin or authority.

There was a rumour about them in the air.

Sense（4）

Not in a fixed or stable position; unsettled; up in the air.

Sense（5）

(military) Unsupported and liable to be turned or taken in flank.

The army had its wing in the air.