～じみる
jimiru
Look like; have a touch of
Formation 接続
Full formation notes
N + じみる／じみたN
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 説明
Often disapproving in established combinations such as childish or excuse-like, not a freely productive suffix.
Examples 例文
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会議での彼の態度は、子供じみていた。
His behavior at the meeting was childish.
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試験での彼の態度は、子供じみていた。
His behavior at the exam was childish.
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研修での彼の態度は、子供じみていた。
His behavior at the training session was childish.
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発表会での彼の態度は、子供じみていた。
His behavior at the presentation event was childish.
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面接での彼の態度は、子供じみていた。
His behavior at the interview was childish.
How related patterns differ 比較
的 forms a quality from certain nouns and often takes な or に. めく, じみる, and っぽい have distinct nuances and lexical restrictions; they are not freely interchangeable suffixes for appearance.
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ～じみる | Look like; have a touch of | 会議での彼の態度は、子供じみていた。 His behavior at the meeting was childish. |
| ～的 | Having the character of; in a particular way | もう少し具体的な説明をお願いします。 Please give a slightly more concrete explanation. |
| ～っぽい | Like; having a tendency to; having a noticeable quality | このかばんは軽いですが、少し安っぽく見えます。 This bag is light, but it looks a little cheap. |
| ～気味 | Slightly; tending to | 研究が続いて、疲れ気味だ。 After continuous research, I am feeling a little worn out. |
| 〜めく | Have the air of; become like | 会議の案内には、謎めいた言葉が書かれていた。 The invitation to the meeting contained mysterious wording. |
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