気味

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A noun/suffix meaning '-ish' or 'tending to ...', indicating a tendency or slight degree (often with a somewhat negative or uneasy nuance).

Noun (Suffix)

Examples

最近、疲れ気味で夜よく眠れない。

Lately I've been feeling a bit tired and can't sleep well at night.

風邪気味だから今日は早く休んだほうがいい。

You're coming down with a cold, so you'd better rest early today.

面接では緊張気味でうまく話せなかった。

I was a bit nervous at the interview and couldn't speak well.