〜気味 gimi
〜気味（gimi）means “a touch of; -ish; tending toward”. A suffix meaning 'a slight tendency or sign of'. Formation: V-ます stem + 気味／N + 気味
a touch of; -ish; tending toward
N2Formation
V-ます stem + 気味／N + 気味
Explanation
A suffix meaning 'a slight tendency or sign of'. It attaches to the verb ます-stem or a noun and describes a state the speaker feels is starting or somewhat present — usually a mild, often unwelcome, condition. Pronounced 'gimi' here.
Examples
Note
Tends to describe undesirable states (tiredness, a cold, being late, weight gain). On its own 気味 is read 'kimi'; as a suffix it voices (rendaku) to 'gimi'.
FAQ
〜気味 — what does it mean and how is it used?
a touch of; -ish; tending toward. A suffix meaning 'a slight tendency or sign of'. It attaches to the verb ます-stem or a noun and describes a state the speaker feels is starting or somewhat present — usually a mild, often unwelcome, condition. Pronounced 'gimi' here.
〜気味 — how do you form it?
V-ます stem + 気味／N + 気味
〜気味 — any usage notes?
Tends to describe undesirable states (tiredness, a cold, being late, weight gain). On its own 気味 is read 'kimi'; as a suffix it voices (rendaku) to 'gimi'.