風邪気味
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Meanings
1
slight cold; touch of a cold
Describes feeling like one is coming down with a cold, or having a mild lingering cold. Often used with 〜だ or 〜の.
I've had a touch of a cold since yesterday, and my throat hurts.
When you feel a cold coming on, it's better to rest early.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉は風邪気味だsomeone feels like they're coming down with a cold
He has a slight cold and his voice is hoarse.
- 風邪気味が続くa lingering cold-like feeling continues
I've had a lingering cold-like feeling for the past few days.