状態・変化N2
〜気味
a bit... / slightly (negative tendency)
Structure
V-ます形（語幹）+ 気味；N + 気味
Explanation
Attached to the masu-stem of verbs or to nouns, indicating a slight (usually negative) tendency or feeling. Lighter than 〜がち and refers to a temporary state: 風邪気味, 疲れ気味, 太り気味.
Examples
最近、仕事が忙しくて疲れ気味だ。
I've been feeling a bit tired lately because work is busy.
少し風邪気味なので、今日は早く帰る。
I feel a bit under the weather, so I'll go home early today.
Note
Used only for negative or undesirable states. Compared with 〜がち, 〜気味 is milder and more subjective.