〜がましい（〜がましい）

JLPT N1 · noun

Meaning: seemingly/somewhat

Example sentences

• 恩着せがましい言い方をやめる。 — Stop speaking in such a self-righteous, patronizing way.
• 未練がましいことは言わない。 — Don't say anything that sounds like you're clinging on.

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