田舎いなかめく

godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb

appear rustic; become countrified

Describes a person, place, or thing that gives off a rural, unsophisticated, or old-fashioned countryside feel. Often used when something seems out of place in a modern or urban setting. Related to 田舎びる.

See also: 田舎びる

• 彼かれの話はなし方かたはどこか田舎いなかめいている。

  His way of speaking seems somewhat rustic.

• この町まち並なみは昔むかしながらで、少すこし田舎いなかめいた雰ふん囲い気きがある。

  This townscape is old-fashioned and has a slightly countrified atmosphere.