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〜気味: slightly; a touch of

N2 · 07 Verb-form patterns

Says that someone or something shows a slight sign of a state, usually not good.

Noun or verb ます-stem + 気味: 風邪気味, 疲れ気味, 遅れ気味. The feeling is mild. Used for physical and general conditions that are a little off. Not for good things.

Examples

昨日きのうから風邪かぜ気味ぎみで、頭が重あたまがおもい。

I have had a slight cold since yesterday and my head feels heavy.

最近さいきん、仕事しごとが忙いそがしくて疲つかれ気味ぎみです。

I have been busy with work lately and feel somewhat tired.

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