JLPT N1 Advanced
めく
To show signs of, take on the air of, or become like
Readings
Other forms
めいて te-form
めいた past tense
めきます polite form
Suffix, Godan Verb
To become like..." / "To show signs of...
This suffix attaches to a noun to indicate that a subject is beginning to exhibit the atmosphere, signs, or qualities characteristic of that noun.
Example
彼 の 言葉 は 少し 皮肉 めいて いた 。
His words had a slightly sarcastic tone.
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