noun, used as a suffix
sign of; hint of; feeling of
Attaches to nouns to express a subtle sign, trace, or atmosphere of something. Often used in casual or colloquial contexts.
See also: 気 (け)
彼の話し方にはどこか嘘っ気がある。
There's a hint of a lie in the way he talks.
この部屋は生活っ気がなくて寂しい。
This room feels lonely without any sign of life.