Attaches to the stem of an i-adjective to form a noun expressing the quality or feeling of that adjective. Often translates to '-ness' or '-th', but can also convey a subtle sense of 'a touch/tinge of'. The kanji 味 is an ateji and not used in practice.
Rare suffix that attaches to adjective stems to indicate a place characterized by that quality. Mostly found in fixed expressions or place names; not freely productive in modern Japanese.
alternating between ... and ...; sometimes ... and sometimes ...
poetical term
Poetic pattern using ...み...み after the -masu stems of two verbs with opposite meanings, or after the -masu stem and -zu form of the same verb. Expresses alternating or fluctuating actions. Rare and literary.
