～気味
～ぎみ
gimi
VocabularyLevel 58 - JLPT N2
Meaning
slightly ~
a bit ~ · somewhat ~ · tendency toward ~
Signification
légèrement ~
un peu ~ · quelque peu ~ · tendance à ~
Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The word ～気味 (～ぎみ) means 'slightly ~'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of slightly ~.
Example Sentences
今日は疲れ気味です。
きょう は つかれぎみ です。
I am feeling somewhat tired today.
Je me sens un peu fatigué aujourd'hui.
最近、風邪気味なので早く寝ます。
さいきん、かぜぎみ なので はやく ねます。
Since I have been feeling slightly under the weather lately, I go to bed early.
Comme je me sens légèrement enrhumé ces derniers temps, je me couche tôt.
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