ぎみ
Meanings
- Looking
- Feeling a little
- Touch of
- Tending to
- Slightly
About this pattern
Explanation
ぎみ is used after a noun to express that something has a slight tendency or is somewhat the case. It conveys a sense that the situation is not extreme, but there is a noticeable hint of it. It is often used to describe one’s health, mood, or conditions, and can be used in formal or casual contexts. When you want to describe something as being somewhat true or somewhat likely, you can attach 気味 to the noun to soften or hedge the statement.
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Example sentences
Lately, I’m feeling a bit tired.
I’m feeling like I have a cold, so I’ll rest early.
He’s feeling a slight headache.
Work is heavy, and I’m feeling a bit stressed.
It’s the season when I’m a little hay feverish.
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