～気味
〜gimi
Formation
Noun + 気味 (e.g., 風邪気味, 寝不足気味, 緊張気味)
Indicates a slight feeling or tendency toward a particular state.
When to use
気味: a slight touch of (風邪気味).
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
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Lately, I'm feeling somewhat sleep-deprived and a bit tired.
Saikin nebusoku gimi de, chotto tsukarete imasu.
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This room is a bit dark, so let's install brighter lighting.
Kono heya wa kurai gimi dakara, motto akarui shoumei wo tsukeyou.
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She was speaking somewhat nervously.
Kanojo wa kinchou gimi de hanashite imashita.
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His voice sounded like he might have a slight cold.
Kare no koe wa kaze gimi datta ne.