What is the difference in usage among げ、がち、っぽい、and 気味? These grammar points can be difficult to differentiate, so I have gathered some notes and examples here. These grammar points are JLPT N3/N2 grammar points.
★~げ★
This is used it to describe something or someone (not yourself) who looks~ / seems~ / appears to~.
It is similar to そうに・そうな (sou ni / sou na), but げ (ge) is much more restricted with what words it can be paired with.
It is usually used to describe things like one’s emotions or state of being, whereas そう (sou) can be used with more general things like weather, etc.
Although this grammar is mostly used with adjectives, it can also be used with some verbs and nouns.
何か、言いたげだね。
They look like they want to say something.
ずいぶん、自信ありげだね。
You seem very confident.
そりゃあちょっとあやしげに見えますからね、そう思いませんか?
Well, that looks a little suspicious, don't you think?
同級生にテストの結果を聞くと、嬉しげな顔で100点だったと答えてくれた。
When I asked my classmate how they did on the test, they answered with a happy face that they got a perfect score.
★~がち★
This is usually used for something negative.
ありがち = tend to have
になりがち = tend to become ~
遅れがち = tend to be late
留守がち = tend to be absent
彼は、学校をサボりがちです。
He is always skipping school.
ずっと曇りがちの天気が続いている。
The constant cloudy weather keeps continuing.
一人暮らしなので、コンビニ弁当ばかり食べがちだ。
I live alone, so I tend to only eat convenience store meals.
私は空腹の時は機嫌が悪くなりがちだ。
When I am hungry I easily get into a bad mood.
★~っぽい★
① When following a noun or い-adjective, this means -ish, -like, -ly. Note: The number of adjectives that can be used with this are limited.
子供っぽい = childish, childlike
男っぽい = manly, like a man
女っぽい = womanly, like a woman
油っぽい = oily, lots of oil
② When following a verb, this means easy to do, or often do~. Note: This cannot be used with all verbs.
忘れっぽい = easy to forget, often forget
怒りっぽい = easy to anger, often angry
このコート、デザインはいいけれど、生地が安っぽいね。
This coat has a nice design, but the material looks cheap.
油っぽい食事は好きじゃない。
I don't like oily foods.
年を取ると、忘れっぽくなる。
As you get older, you become more forgetful.
君は飽きっぽいから何事も成功しないのだ。
You do not succeed in anything because you are quick to lose interest.
★~気味 (ぎみ)★
This is used to express that something looks or seems to be a certain way.
疲れ気味 【つかれぎみ】= looks / seems tired.
太り気味 【ふとりぎみ】 = looks / seems large
遅れ気味 【おくれぎみ】= tends to be late
寝不足気味 【ねぶそくぎみ】= looks / seems to be sleep deprived
残業続きで疲れ気味だ。
I've been feeling rather tired because of continuous overtime work.
新入社員は緊張気味の顔をしていた。
The new employee looked nervous.
彼は人の名前を忘れ気味である。
He tends to forget people's names.
Long hair and slender limbs. With her expressive and lovely eyes, she is always looking for someone to be interested in - Ran Mouri, a girl who is in love with her childhood friend, Shinichi Kudo. Contrary to her appearance, she often fights bravely using karate techniques. Her heart is kinder than anyone else, and her smiling face is incredibly cute! However, after Shinichi disappears, her sadness overflows in tears... Hiding her feelings deep within her heart, Ran is waiting for Shinichi's return today as well. She is with "Conan-kun" who is kept at home.
I was looking forward to sightseeing in London! At the Holmes Museum, I saw Shinichi next to Conan, who was having fun, and my jaw dropped naturally. When I get excited, I want to contact Shinichi! (616 episodes)
I love cute things ♥ A bright and cute natural girl
Mouri Ran is a second year student at Teitan High School. She has a bright and honest personality and is prone to tears. She loves cute and romantic things, and she hates ghosts! She has a loveliness that makes you want to protect her, but she is also a talented person who won the Kanto tournament with her special skill, karate. Ran is full of curiosity and has a variety of hobbies, including entertainment, music, reading, and sports. I'm very interested in her romance novels! She is a friend of Kogoro and Sonoko, and has many encounters with famous people. In addition, Ran, who has a good figure and is fashionable, has been asked to model for magazines and appear in movies. However, she ignores the men around her and waits patiently for her childhood friend to return.
Ran doesn't like ghosts, monsters, zombies...all things scary. She saw a vampire-like man inside the coffin and she screamed. (Episode 712)
Stand on the bow of a luxury cruiser and recreate famous scenes from movies you've always wanted to try! She spreads her arms and is pleased. (174 episodes)
The ``Detective Samonji'' series follows both the TV drama and the serialization of the original work. (Episode 116)
The panda costume pajamas are a pairing look with Conan. I wanted to take a picture of her wearing it, but Conan didn't want me to... (Episode 417)
A lovely fortune teller that tells you the ideal type of boy you like. I was skeptical at first, but what I ended up being interested in was the girl's heart! (Episode 592)
Ran is kind and polite to everyone, and is willing to do whatever is asked of her. Even to those she has just met, she understands her feelings and shows casual kindness. She takes good care of Conan and the Detective Boys who are in her care at home, and is loved like her older sister.
Ran spanks Kogoro who is lazy at work, and kindly watches over Conan, who is acting naughty. While skillfully managing her household, she wishes for her beloved parents to get back together. She is always on the lookout for an opportunity to reconcile the two who are living apart.
In order to set up a place for Kogoro to give Eri a birthday present, he takes on a lucky draw! It is thanks to Ran, the filial daughter, that the Mouri family has not fallen apart. (episode 589)
"Alright!"
(Treatment of injuries) Doctors were also impressed by the skill with which he applied bandages. He says he learned this thanks to Shinichi, who had a lot of injuries. (Episode 171)
(Knitting) While learning from Eri, she knits a sweater with a difficult Aran pattern and presents it to Shinichi. (Episode 171)
(Piano) After just looking at it, he realized that it was the sheet music for the piano sonata ``Moonlight,'' and he played it on the spot. (Episode 11)
Ran, who has been protecting the Mori family in place of her mother, Eri, who is currently living away with her, handles all the household chores for her. Her future husband will be jealous of her well-trained skills, which makes it hard to believe that she is a student!
(Shopping) Today's dinner is steak! I knew that the second-chome supermarket would sell out of good meat quickly, so I hurried to buy it. (Episode 270)
(Household budget management) To prevent Kogoro from wasting his money, I collected the cost of drinks, advance allowance, and two months' worth of living expenses from the request fee. (episode 334)
(Cleaning) "Cleaning starts from above." He also teaches Sonoko the steps and tips for cleaning. (100 episodes)
(Cooking) Handmade Valentine's chocolate at the lodge. Even Shinichi praises the taste ♥ (Episode 266)
Skills that can be used even in times like these!
(Fake recipe) Despite being given a fake recipe, his first lemon pie turned out to be a hit. (100 episodes)
(At the Vampire Mansion) Make dumplings with plenty of garlic to prevent vampires. The leather is also handmade. (Episode 713)
Ran is concerned about Shinichi, who lives alone in a large mansion, and has done everything he can to take care of him. She seems to be supporting Shinichi, whose life tends to be disrupted by his obsession with mystery.
Maidens have strong hearts! Stand with loving justice
Ran's body moves before she thinks, according to what she believes in justice. He does not hesitate to offer a helping hand, not only to his family and friends, but even when he is in danger, even if he is a criminal. Shinichi's words and beliefs support Ran's actions.
Ran, who was hiding in the trunk of the car, jumps out to protect Haibara who has a gun pointed at him! Even when Vermouth threatened him with a pistol, he hugged Haibara and never let go. (episode 345)
Ran receives instructions from Shinichi using an earring-shaped mobile phone and begins a mystery show. Even when faced with the painful truth that her mentor was the culprit, she played the role of a detective until the end... (Episode 85)
Despite knowing the risk of encountering her criminal, he goes to rescue the victim who is imprisoned in an apartment! (episode 511)
In an extreme situation where he was held hostage by a burglar, he stopped the police from shooting the criminal. I believe that Shinichi will solve the problem without killing anyone. (649 episodes)
The strongest heroine is...the strength of her pull is unparalleled! ? Games, prizes, lottery tickets...Ran shows exceptional luck at critical moments. Is he even more knowledgeable than his father, who loves gambling?
(Invitation) Win an invitation ticket to a yoga studio frequented by celebrities and invite Sonoko to a diet training camp! (635 episodes)
(Mahjong) Immediately after learning, I completed the triple role. Easy win at arcade games! (Episode 75)
(Weather) The rain boy who wears the number 10 on his back is a divine item that has made all of Shinichi's important soccer matches sunny! (Episode 325)
(Lucky draw) To get my parents back together! Gather your spirit and try the lottery at Beika Shopping Street. Just as I had hoped, I was all smiles when I won a first-class accommodation ticket for a pair of guests with a luxurious dinner. (episode 589)
(Poker) Poker with Heiji in a luxury cruiser. Consecutive wins with strong roles! (174 episodes)
With a slight blush on her cheeks, Ran confesses to Conan what she likes about Shinichi. If only I could honestly tell Shinichi himself like this...! (ONE)
I've been waiting for you so please come back soon!
He's been mean since he was little and is a mystery nerd, but he'll help you in times of need. Ran loves her childhood friend Shinichi! However, Shinichi doesn't stay by her side at all because of the incident. The only time I can feel Shinichi is through phone calls and emails, and our fleeting reunions are always sudden. She's worried that Shinichi, who hasn't shown up, is in danger, and her frustration only grows. Even though I'm trying to be strong, sometimes tears fall. I haven't been able to reply to the confession I received in London yet...!
Ran knows Shinichi's "reasoning idiot" more than anyone else. Shinichi tries to ignore the incident because he's on a date, but he sends him off. Because he believes he will come back... (Episode 192)
(I believe you will find me no matter where I am)
She drowns in the sea and is guided by the sight of Shinichi... It will definitely help you in a pinch! (Movie version 17)
(I was shocked by the sudden kindness ♥)
The day after he collapsed, Shinichi was worried about his health. When I tried to measure the temperature with the forehead, my face was close...! (Episode 288)
(It's really sad that we can't meet each other...)
I can't write Shinichi's name on chocolate because he's not by my side... I shed tears at my own weakness. (268 episodes)
(I get excited when people call Shinichi my boyfriend...)
When the police officer who rushed in asked if Shinichi was her boyfriend, his face turned red. Even if you deny it in a hurry, it's not a complete mistake! ? (episode 511)
(It's so embarrassing that I can't be honest...)
At Sonoko's urging, he calls her, but all he can say in response to her confession is "S-s...". (691 episodes)