Explanation：〜気味
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"いつもと違って、少し〜のような感じがする"
"somewhat / feeling like."
Used to describe a slight tendency or feeling toward something. It indicates that something is perceived as being a bit or somewhat in a certain state. It often has a nuance of something negative or concerning but not to an extreme degree.
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V（masu form）ます + 気味
N + 気味
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- Slight or subtle: It describes a feeling or condition that is not strong but noticeable.
- Often negative: This expression is frequently used to describe slightly negative states, such as being tired or worried.
- Subjective: It conveys the speaker’s perception of the state.
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N2
Sample sentenes
今日彼は午後からプレゼンテーションがあるそうで、緊張気味だ。
I heard he has a presentation this afternoon, so he seems a bit nervous.
ちょっと風邪気味で体調があまりよくない。
I feel like I'm coming down with a cold, so I'm not feeling very well.
最近、疲れ気味で、仕事に集中できない。
I've been feeling a bit tired recently and can't concentrate on my work.
トムさんは他の生徒より少し遅れ気味ですから、もっと勉強する必要があります。
Tom is a bit behind compared to the other students, so he needs to study more.
太り気味なので、毎朝ジョギングを始めました。
I've been gaining some weight, so I started jogging every morning.
Vocabulary
| Japanese |
English | |
| 緊張 | きんちょう | nervous |
