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JLPT N3 Grammar

っぽい

N3Inference / Appearance

N3 · Inference / Appearance · noun/masu-stem verb + っぽい

Meaning

kind of; -ish

Structure

noun/masu-stem verb + っぽい

Explanation

っぽい means having a certain quality or tendency, often '-ish.'

Usage

It is conversational.

Example

このシャツは少し子どもっぽいです。

This shirt looks a little childish.

Common Mistake

It can sound negative, so mind the target.

Memory Tip

Memorize “noun/masu-stem verb + っぽい” as one fixed chunk, then practice by replacing words in the example sentence. Learn the connection first, then the nuance.

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