Topic N1
Japanese Learning
24. めく : Seem like / Have the look of....
✏️Structure
N + めく💡Usage
Used to describe a state that starts to show characteristics or a feel of the preceding noun.
📚Examples
日増しに春めいてきた。
Himashi ni harumeite kita.
It has become more spring-like day by day.
そんな謎めいた言葉を使わないで。
Sonna nazomeita kotoba wo tsukawanaide.
Don't use such mysterious words.
彼は冗談めかして言った。
Kare wa joudanmekashite itta.
He said it in a joking manner.
秋めいた風が吹き始めた。
Akimeita kaze ga fukihajimeta.
Autumn-like breezes have started to blow.
彼女の説教めいた話し方は嫌いだ。
Kanojo no sekkyoumeita hanashikata wa kirai da.
I hate her preachy way of talking.
皮肉めいた笑いを浮かべる。
Hinikumeita warai wo ukaberu.
To wear a sarcastic smile.
色めき立つ会場。
Iromekitatsu kaijou.
The venue becomes lively/excited.
古文特有の雅めいた表現。
Kobun tokuyuu no miyabimeita hyougen.
Elegant expressions unique to classical Japanese.
最近、彼はめっきり大人めいてきた。
Saikin, kare wa mekkiri otonameite kita.
Lately, he has become remarkably mature-looking.
秘密めいた二人の関係。
Himitsumeita futari no kankei.
A secret-like relationship between the two.