N2tendencynegative
～がちだ (gachi da) - Tend to / Be apt to
[Verb masu-stem/Noun] + がちだ
Quick answer
[Verb masu-stem/Noun] + がちだ means "Tend to / Be apt to / Be prone to (negative)". It is a N2 Japanese grammar point with examples and drills on this page.
Meaning
Tend to / Be apt to / Be prone to (negative)
Explanation
Indicates a negative tendency or habit.
Examples
彼は病気がちで、よく学校を休む。
かれはびょうきがちで、よくがっこうをやすむ。
He tends to be sick and often misses school.
忙しいと、運動不足になりがちだ。
いそがしいと、うんどうぶそくになりがちだ。
When busy, one tends to lack exercise.
Practice this grammar
[Verb masu-stem/Noun] + がちだ
Which sentence correctly uses "～がちだ (gachi da) - Tend to / Be apt to"?