気きになる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

weigh on one's mind; bother; worry; be concerned about

Describes something that nags at you, makes you uneasy, or that you can't stop thinking about in a worried way. Often used when something feels off or unresolved.

• 彼かれの一ひと言ことがずっと気きになっている。

  That one thing he said has been bothering me ever since.

• 試し験けんの結けっ果かが気きになって眠ねむれない。

  I'm so worried about the exam results that I can't sleep.

expression, godan verb (-ru)

be interested in; be curious about; catch one's eye

Expresses curiosity or mild interest, not necessarily worry. Often used when something attracts your attention or you wonder about it.

• あの新あたらしい店みせが気きになる。

  I'm curious about that new shop.

• 彼かの女じょが何なにを考かんがえているのか気きになる。

  I wonder what she's thinking.

expression, godan verb (-ru)

feel like doing; feel inclined to; bring oneself to do

Used after a verb in the て-form or たい-form to express a vague desire or inclination. Often implies hesitation or that the feeling is not strong enough to act on.

• 最さい近きん、外そとに出でるのが気きにならなくなった。

  Lately I haven't felt like going out.

• 彼かれに話はなしかけたい気きになるけど、勇ゆう気きが出でない。

  I feel like talking to him, but I can't muster the courage.