～気味 (〜gimi)
Explanation
Indicates a slight feeling or tendency toward a particular state.
Formation
Noun + 気味 (e.g., 風邪気味, 寝不足気味, 緊張気味)
Detailed Explanation
The suffix ～気味 generally attaches to nouns (or nominalized words) to express a slight feeling, tendency, or inclination toward a particular state. It often translates to '-ish' or 'a bit' in English (e.g., 'sleep-deprived-ish', 'nervous-ish').
Examples
最近寝不足気味で、ちょっと疲れています。
Saikin nebusoku gimi de, chotto tsukarete imasu.
Lately, I'm feeling somewhat sleep-deprived and a bit tired.
この部屋は暗い気味だから、もっと明るい照明をつけよう。
Kono heya wa kurai gimi dakara, motto akarui shoumei wo tsukeyou.
This room is a bit dark, so let's install brighter lighting.
彼女は緊張気味で話していました。
Kanojo wa kinchou gimi de hanashite imashita.
She was speaking somewhat nervously.
彼の声は風邪気味だったね。
Kare no koe wa kaze gimi datta ne.
His voice sounded like he might have a slight cold.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.