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JLPT N3 Grammar

気味

N3Inference / Appearance

N3 · Inference / Appearance · noun/masu-stem verb + 気味

Meaning

slightly; -ish tendency

Structure

noun/masu-stem verb + 気味

Explanation

気味 means slightly having a certain, often undesirable, condition or tendency.

Usage

It is common for physical condition, mental state, and trends.

Example

最近、少し疲れ気味です。

Recently I feel a bit tired.

Common Mistake

It is usually not used for strongly positive evaluations.

Memory Tip

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

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