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JLPT N3 Grammar: 気味 (gimi)
Meaning: -like; -looking; -looked; tending to ~
How to use:
Verb ます (stem form) + 気味/ ぎみ
Noun + 気味/ ぎみ
Example sentences:
1. 昨夜、彼は風邪気味だった。
sakuya, kare wa kaze gimi datta.
He had a bit of a cold last night.
2. 新入社員は緊張気味の顔をしています。
shinnyuu shain wa kinchou gimi no kao o shiteimasu.
The new employee looks a little bit nervous.
3. 最近太り気味なので、夕食を抜くことにした。
saikin futori gimi nanode, yuushoku o nuku koto ni shita.
Since I’m getting fat, I decided to skip dinner.
4. 今日はどうも風邪気味で、頭が痛い。
kyou wa doumo kazegimi de, atama ga itai.
Today I caught a cold so I have a headache.
5. 東京の不動産市場は過熱気味で価格が非常に高い。
toukyou no fudousan shijou wa kanetsu gimi de kakaku ga hijou ni takai.
The real estate market in Tokyo is very hot and the prices are very high.
