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)
There's a hint of a lie in the way he talks.
This room feels lonely without any sign of life.
cold; curt; blunt; short
saltiness; salty taste
female presence; woman's touch
speculative spirit; gambling instinct
Derived from 気 (け, 'sign, feeling') with the addition of a small っ (geminate consonant) for euphony when used as a suffix.