Explanation：〜げ
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"〜そうだ / 〜そうな様子だ"
"seems like"
This expression is used to describe someone's feelings by saying 'it looks like that.'
This is not often used to describe the demeanor of superiors.
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イAい + げ
ナAだ + げ
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N3
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Compared to "〜そう", "〜げ" is more for written language.
This can not be used for the person in a high position.
Sample sentenes
彼は少し悲しげだった。
He looked a little sad.
怪しげな人が家の前をウロウロしている。
A suspicious-looking person is loitering in front of the house.
子供たちが楽しげに遊んでいます。
The children are playing happily.
掃除をしていたら、昔の写真が出てきて、妻がそれを懐かしげに見ていた。
While cleaning, I found some old photos, and my wife was looking at them nostalgically.
今日はとても暑いのに、トムさんは涼しげだ。
Even though it's very hot today, Tom looks cool.
Vocabulary
| Japanese |
English | |
| - | ウロウロする | to wander around) |
| 懐かしい | なつかしい | nostalgic |
