〜がち
Formation
Meaning
Used to express that something happens often or that a certain state is common.
Note
Indicates a tendency or state that occurs frequently, usually with a negative connotation (e.g., mistakes, illness, delays). It implies that the frequency of these occurrences is undesirable. Common combinations include 'rusu-gachi' (often away), 'byouki-gachi' (prone to illness), and 'wasure-gachi' (forgetful).
Examples
初心者はこういうミスをしがちです。
Beginners tend to make these kinds of mistakes.
一人暮らしは野菜が不足しがちだ。
Living alone, one tends to lack vegetables in their diet.
電車は遅れがちなので、早めに出発しましょう。
Trains are often delayed, so let's leave early.
彼は病気がちで、学校をよく休む。
He is prone to illness and often misses school.
最近は曇りがちの天気が続いています。
Lately, the weather has been tending to be cloudy.
母は最近、留守がちだ。
My mother has been away from home a lot lately.