somewhat, a little, slight tendency

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15-20 min

common

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Explanation

Indicates slight degree or tendency.

[Verb ます stem/Noun] + 気味

風邪気味で、頭が痛い。

Kazegimi de, atama ga itai.

I have a slight cold and my head hurts.

最近、太り気味だ。

Saikin, futorigimi da.

I've been gaining a bit of weight recently.

Usually for negative tendencies.

～っぽい

look like, -ish, tend to

～に違いない

must be ~, no doubt that ~, undoubtedly

～に関して/関する

regarding ~, concerning ~, about ~

～について/つい

about ~, concerning ~

～に伴って/伴い/伴う

along with ~, as ~ (changes)

Common for health and conditions.

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Last updated: Jan 2

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