～気味
～ぎみ
gimi
VocabularyLevel 58 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

～気味 (～ぎみ (gimi)) means "slightly ~". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

slightly ~

Also : a bit ~ · somewhat ~ · tendency toward ~

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Meaning ·

The word ～気味 (～ぎみ) means 'slightly ~'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of slightly ~.

Example Sentences

最近、風邪気味なので早く寝ます。

さいきん、かぜぎみ なので はやく ねます。

Since I have been feeling slightly under the weather lately, I go to bed early.

今日は疲れ気味です。

きょう は つかれぎみ です。

I am feeling somewhat tired today.

Kanji in this word

気
Air / Mind / Mood
Kunいき
Onき、け
JLPT N5
味
Taste / Flavor
Kunあじ、あじ.わう
Onみ
JLPT N4

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