～気味 JLPT N2

Formation

Noun + 気味 (e.g., 風邪気味, 寝不足気味, 緊張気味)

Explanation

The suffix ～気味 generally attaches to nouns (or nominalized words) to express a slight feeling, tendency, or inclination toward a particular state. It often translates to '-ish' or 'a bit' in English (e.g., 'sleep-deprived-ish', 'nervous-ish').

Example sentences

• 最近寝不足気味で、ちょっと疲れています。

  Lately, I'm feeling somewhat sleep-deprived and a bit tired.

  Saikin nebusoku gimi de, chotto tsukarete imasu.

• この部屋は暗い気味だから、もっと明るい照明をつけよう。

  This room is a bit dark, so let's install brighter lighting.

  Kono heya wa kurai gimi dakara, motto akarui shoumei wo tsukeyou.

• 彼女は緊張気味で話していました。

  She was speaking somewhat nervously.

  Kanojo wa kinchou gimi de hanashite imashita.

• 彼の声は風邪気味だったね。

  His voice sounded like he might have a slight cold.

  Kare no koe wa kaze gimi datta ne.