っぽい

Alternative writings: ぽい
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A colloquial adjectival suffix meaning '-ish' or '-like', indicating appearance, tendency, or a characteristic (e.g., childish, cheap-looking).

SuffixI-Adjective

Examples

彼は子供っぽいところがまだある。

He still has some childish tendencies.

このバッグは安っぽい素材で作られている。

This bag is made of cheap-looking material.

忘れっぽい人はメモを取るといい。

People who tend to forget should take notes.

彼女、疲れてるっぽいね。

She seems tired, doesn't she?