気味 (gimi): Slightly; tending to
～気味 (gimi)
Meaning
Slightly; tending to
Formation and usage
V stem／N + 気味
Notation: N = noun; V dictionary = dictionary-form verb; V stem = the stem before ます; plain clause = plain-form clause; negative stem = the form before ない. Follow the attachment shown above.
Explanation
Describes a slight state or tendency, often unfavorable; learn established combinations rather than attaching it freely.
Examples
研究が続いて、疲れ気味だ。
After continuous research, I am feeling a little worn out.
練習が続いて、疲れ気味だ。
After continuous practice, I am feeling a little worn out.
勉強が続いて、疲れ気味だ。
After continuous study, I am feeling a little worn out.
準備が続いて、疲れ気味だ。
After continuous preparation, I am feeling a little worn out.
仕事が続いて、疲れ気味だ。
After continuous work, I am feeling a little worn out.
How related patterns differ
These suffixes are not freely interchangeable: めく and じみる give a characteristic air; 気味 marks a slight tendency. まみれ often covers something in dirt, ずくめ describes an overall type, and づくし an assortment. Learn ずく, 越し, ぐるみ, and がかり in established combinations.