〜気味

Pattern: 〜気味
Level: N3
Reading: ぎみ
Meaning: A little bit; feeling slightly
Attaches to: Noun / Verb stem
Nuance & register: Softens the description of a physical or mental state.
Example: 少し疲れ気味なので、早く帰る。 I'm feeling a little tired, so I'll go home early.
Easily confused with: 〜がち: 〜がち is a frequent tendency, 〜気味 is a mild, current state.