Decoded Slug: ～っぽい (〜ppoi)
Japanese JLPT Grammar Point
～っぽい (〜ppoi)
～っぽい (〜ppoi)
Short explanation:
Used to indicate that something has the appearance, characteristics, or behavior of something else.
Formation:
Noun + っぽい, Verb-casual + っぽい, い-Adjective + っぽい, な-Adjective + っぽい
Examples:
彼女は大人っぽい服を着ている。
Kanojo wa otonappoi fuku o kite iru.
She is wearing clothes that look mature.
この説明は分かりにくっぽい。
Kono setsumei wa wakari nikuppoi.
This explanation seems difficult to understand.
彼は疲れたっぽい顔をしている。
Kare wa tsukareta ppoi kao o shite iru.
He has a face that looks tired.
この部屋は寒っぽい感じがする。
Kono heya wa samuppoi kanji ga suru.
This room has a cold-like feeling.
Long explanation:
The ～っぽい grammar point is used when something or someone appears to have the characteristics or behavior of something else, often indicating an uncertainty or likelihood. It indicates a resemblance, rather than a definitive statement. The formation differs depending on whether it is used with a noun, verb, or adjective.
