～っぽい JLPT N2

Formation

Noun + っぽい, Verb-casual + っぽい, い-Adjective + っぽい, な-Adjective + っぽい

Explanation

The ～っぽい grammar point is used when something or someone appears to have characteristics, traits, or a vibe that resemble something else. It can mean 'looks like,' 'seems like,' or 'has the quality of.'

Example sentences

• 彼女は大人っぽい服を着ている。

  She’s wearing clothes that look mature.

  Kanojo wa otonappoi fuku o kite iru.

• この説明は分かりにくっぽい。

  This explanation seems hard to understand.

  Kono setsumei wa wakari nikuppoi.

• 彼は疲れたっぽい顔をしている。

  He has a face that looks tired.

  Kare wa tsukareta ppoi kao o shite iru.

• この部屋は寒っぽい感じがする。

  This room feels kind of chilly.

  Kono heya wa samuppoi kanji ga suru.