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〜じみる
Seem like / look like — pejorative or critical resemblance
Formation
Noun + じみる
Usage
A verb suffix that attaches to nouns meaning 'to seem like' or 'to take on the characteristics of'. Often has a negative connotation (unlike っぽい which can be neutral).
Example sentences
年寄りじみたことを言うな。
Don't say such old-fashioned things.
彼の話はいつも説教じみている。
His stories always sound like sermons.
油じみた汚れが落ちない。
The greasy stain won't come off.
彼女は子どもじみた行動をとる。
She acts childish.
そのドラマは芝居じみている。
That drama is too theatrical.
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